Dhanush and Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth head for divorce. Fans are heartbroken

Dhanush and Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth announced their separation last night, January 17. Fans took to Twitter to express their dismay and shock.

Dhanush and Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth have always been a fan favourite. Aishwaryaa, who is Rajnikanth's elder daughter, got married to Dhanush 18 years ago. The couple announced their separation last night, January 17. They are also parents to two sons, Yatra and Linga. This one #Dhanush #Aishwarya pic.twitter.com/c8FDeuzqyL Dear @SilambarasanTR_ fans don't interfere with @dhanushkraja family issue this is purely #Dhanush anna and #Aishwarya mam issue don't interfere and comment the issue ShockingDhanush & Aiswarya divorce #Dhanush #aishwarya #Rajinikanth #divorce #tamilcinema pic.twitter.com/3Tb8dp082B It's really shocking!So sad #Dhanush pic.twitter.com/JAuLF14sRi That's unexpected and shocking! The reasons behind the break-up are none of our business. Media and fans should give them the space they need. We just wish #Dhanush and @ash_r_dhanush sis all the best for the future!Be strong Thalaivaa @rajinikanth https://t.co/sUWJrTdFVX pic.twitter.com/1GNJHkKlqt They both be in a lot more pain then we are #Dhanush #Aishwarya pic.twitter.com/hyvKMs4BOT #Rajinikanth a man of positivity.So many positives.So many positive actions.Positive deeds.Yet so many negatives in his personal life.I don’t know why God is punishing him like this.Can’t imagine the trauma he will be undergoing now.#Dhanush #Aishwarya split . pic.twitter.com/q35m84g87B #Aishwarya was so happy for Appa #Rajinikanth & husband #Dhanush when they won the award few months ago.Suddenly what went wrong.Seeing the Insta of Aishwarya clearly says she was so happy.Now this ????? pic.twitter.com/svaGIdTpvR Just yesterday I was in awe, watching the video of Dhanush singing Ilamai Thirumbudhey and hugging Aishwarya!God give them the strength to deal with this. Much power to their children too! Need a Huge power to overcome this stress #Thalaivaa stay strong.. we are always with u even at ur bad phase.. #Rajanikanth #Thalaivar #Dhanush #Aishwarya pic.twitter.com/bbkkJghtRl #Dhanush #Aishwarya Divorce - Fans hearts go out to #Rajinikanth. Ask him to stay strong. pic.twitter.com/C1p6YyLONT #Dhanush It's Shocking I'm sorry things ended for you two.#Divorce #Rajinikanth pic.twitter.com/ipszdAXgV9 I was in my college 2nd yr when they got married. It was a shocking topic then. 17 yrs, 2 kids after, it gives a similar shock to see them separate.I watch this video often and I always had wished more years for them. Nevertheless, one can just wish. #dhanush #aishwarya #peace pic.twitter.com/MCmDJNiQ1j pic.twitter.com/hAPu2aPp4n

Their separation has gone viral and fans are left heartbroken. Many have taken to Twitter to express their surprise and displeasure about the sudden development. See how fans reacted here.