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Actor Dhanush has sparked widespread discussion after he described love as an “overrated emotion” during a public event, comments seen as especially striking in light of his high-profile divorce from filmmaker Aishwarya Rajinikanth. The actor’s off-hand remark has quickly become a viral topic and is prompting fans and media alike to dig deeper into what lies behind the statement.
At the trailer launch of his forthcoming Hindi film Tere Ishk Mein, Dhanush and his co-star Kriti Sanon were asked about their views on love. While Kriti offered a thoughtful answer, Dhanush paused, looked away briefly and said, “I think it’s just another overrated emotion.” The remark caught everyone by surprise including many of his own fans given his reputation as a romantic hero in Tamil cinema.
Dhanush’s personal life adds context to the moment. He and Aishwarya Rajinikanth, daughter of superstar Rajinikanth, married in November 2004. After nearly 18 years together, they publicly announced their separation early in 2022, and their divorce was finalised in late 2024. The couple share two sons, and throughout their marriage Dhanush’s image as a devoted husband and father was widely accepted. The recent comments therefore mark a perceptible shift in how he publicly engages with matters of the heart.
Professionally, Dhanush is at a turning point. Tere Ishk Mein, slated for release later this month, marks one of his major expansions into Hindi cinema. He is also working on other projects including a biopic and various bilingual ventures. Observers say his comment about love may reflect a personal evolution moving beyond the romantic roles that defined his earlier career into more complex, grounded characters.
Many fans and critics have responded with curiosity and concern. Some view the statement as a candid, if painful, reflection of his private journey; others interpret it as a strategic move to reposition his public image. Irrespective of motive, the line “love is overrated” has resonated with audiences navigating their own relationships in uncertain times.
From an industry perspective, the moment has media traction because it combines star-power, personal narrative and a provocative sentiment. Search queries around “Dhanush love overrated”, “Dhanush divorce Aishwarya”, and “Tere Ishk Mein trailer launch Dhanush comment” are already trending, signalling that the comment has struck a chord beyond just film-fans.
What happens next? Dhanush’s remarks open up several questions: Will his upcoming roles mirror this new emotional stance? Will his off-screen persona shift away from romantic hero to more nuanced, perhaps darker characters? And how will fans reconcile the actor they rooted for as a romantic lead, with the man now declaring love as “overrated”? In a nutshell Dhanush’s bold remark reflects a man in transition personally, professionally and emotionally. Whether it is an impulsive sound-bite or a herald of a new cinematic era, one thing is clear: when Dhanush speaks about love, the nation listens.
