Veteran actor Sathyaraj’s daughter Divya files Rs 1 crore defamation suit against Bayilvan Ranganathan | Report
Updated On: 25 September, 2026 06:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sathyaraj’s daughter Divya Sathyaraj has filed a Rs 1 crore defamation suit against actor-critic Bayilvan Ranganathan, alleging defamatory remarks following her comments on marriage. The Madras High Court has granted interim protection, restraining circulation of the objectionable remarks

Divya Sathyaraj and Bayilvan Ranganathan (Pictures via X)
Divya Sathyaraj, daughter of veteran actor and Baahubali fame Sathyaraj, has approached the Madras High Court with a Rs 1 crore defamation suit against actor and film critic Bayilvan Ranganathan, alleging that he made false and defamatory remarks about her following her comments on marriage and relationships.
Divya Sathyaraj sues Bayilvan Ranganathan
As reported by The Hindu, the controversy began after Divya spoke about her views on marriage during an interview with a YouTube channel. She said couples should stay together because of their love for each other rather than simply because they are married. She also questioned the practice of basing marriages on factors such as religion and horoscopes.
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