Parthiban opens up about his personal life and separation from Seetha, 'Ponniyin Selvan' star chooses peace over regret

R. Parthiban, the actor-director who is an unconstrained thinker and bravely fights for many totally new views, has become the talk of the town once again after expressing without restraint his divorce with actress Seetha. Parthiban aired his views regarding his personal life, marriage, and divorce without including any spice in an interview exclusive to him, which not only became an instant hit but also stood out for the calmness with which he spoke. His words showed peace, clarity, and acceptance. He did not speak with anger or regret, but with a sense of maturity and balance.

Parthiban and Seetha’s love and marriage journey

Parthiban and Seetha were one of the known couples in the Tamil film industry. They fell in love and got married in 2001. They were together for around 12 years. Even after their separation, they continued to respect each other. Parthiban said he does not regret the years he spent with Seetha. He called those years some of the sweetest times of his life. He shared that the separation did not make him unhappy and that he feels peaceful about the past. For him, everything that happened in his life happened for a reason.

Parthiban on freedom, marriage, and relationships

In the interview with WOW Tamizha, Parthiban spoke about today’s relationships. He said that people now value freedom more than anything else. Many men and women do not want a life full of restrictions in the name of marriage. He explained that marriage should not feel like a burden or a cage. He believes no one should stay in an unhappy relationship because of society. If a relationship is not working, it is better to make a clear decision instead of suffering for years.

No second marriage, only cinema and peace

Parthiban clearly said that he has no plan to marry again. He mentioned that at the moment, he is focused on films, art, and personal growth. However, although their relationship had ended, both he and Seetha managed to maintain mutual respect. Upon being asked why they parted ways, he responded that they had differing opinions. His remark was simple and conspicuous: a breakup doesn't need to have hate as a reason, and it can mean having inner tranquility.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”