Tamil actor K Krishnakumar files for divorce, alleges abuse

CHENNAI: Tamil actor K Krishnakumar has filed a divorce petition in a city family court alleging physical and verbal abuse from his wife.

In his petition, Krishnakumar said he married Hemalatha Ranganathan on February 6, 2014. After a few days, the couple started living with Krishnakumar's joint family. As Hemalatha couldn't adjust with the family, he took am independent house. Despite this, Hemalatha "did not perform her duties as a dutiful wife, picked quarrels at the slightest instance and made life miserable for him." Because of her "suspicious nature" and "recalcitrant attitude," Krishnakumar was unable to concentrate on his profession.

Further, his wife had unrealistic expectations. When Sarathkumar was unable to live up to her expectations, Hemalatha tortured him. On few occasions, Hemalatha inflicted injuries on herself and blamed Sarthkumar. He endured the torture silently for 14 months to make the marriage work but of no avail. Things came to such a pass that Sarathkumar opted for outdoor shootings rather than to stay at his house, said the petition.

Hemalatha approached the president of producer's council alleging cruel treatment by Sarthkumar in March 2015. Meanwhile, she also filed a false dowry complaint against him. She also claimed Sarathkumar was alcoholic and had relationships with other women. On the basis of Hemalatha's complaint, he also received summons for Social Welfare Board Coimbatore.