While in a maelstrom of drama that his second marriage to Joy Crizildaa caused to Madhampatty Rangaraj, latest developments indicate that his initial better half Shruthi knew of the second marriage. This new development brings a new layer of complexity into an already knotted personal life that included marriage, divorce, secrecy charges, and charges of deception. While public debates escalate further, fans as well as media outlets are analyzing each aspect—from social media declarations to legal sanctions.
Background: Madhampatty’s Marital History
Madhampatty Rangaraj, a chef by profession and an actor and entrepreneur by profession, is married to Shruthi and has two sons from this marriage. They were once a seemingly steady couple a few years ago when they could be found posting pictures of each other and remaining publicly connected.
Earlier than that in 2025, divorce rumors began to float around when Rangaraj and Joy Crizildaa began going out in public together. Shruthi refuted divorce rumors publicly through family pictures and reasserting herself as his wife.
By July, Joy Crizildaa revealed that she and Rangaraj were married again and pregnant (already six months). That announcement caused much controversy when it broke out all over, especially given that no evidence of Rangaraj and Shruthi having legally parted through divorce were made publicly.
Shruthi’s Position: What It Means That She “Knows”
Shruthi’s Place: What It Would Take That She “Know”
- Awareness before the public : She might have been privately briefed by Rangaraj prior to announcement publicly. This would mean some level of dialogue or effort to conduct business in hush mode.
- No formal divorce / legal recognition : If she persists in retaining her online persona as his wife and has yet to publicly validated the second matrimony, it suggests no legal ending of the preliminary conjunction.
- Power of social media & identity claims : Shruthi’s Instagram bio is still “Madhampatty Rangaraj’s wife” and hasn’t edited out family pictures. Her online stance announces that she is accepting no displacement from that identity.
- Emotional & reputational stakes : Her statement or no statement could be an strategic position—juggling individual suffering, media image, and safeguarding kids.
If Shruthi was recollective, it also calls into question tales of secrecy or concealment. The question is: did they have consent, transparency, or a negotiated private understanding?
Public Reaction, Controversy & Stakeholders
Netizens & Fans
Social media went into a frenzy of guesswork. Some condemmed Rangaraj for marrying Joy without a divorce. Other expressed empathy towards Shruthi’s stand—perceiving that she has been made to step aside publicly. Viral status like, “He didn’t divorce his first wife but married again,” became trends.
Media & Press
Media entertainers and Tamil media reported the story widely—calling into question legal viability, moral lead, and how such public weddings impact families. Various write-ups dwelled upon Shruthi’s silence as a statement itself.
Legal & Ethical Observers
Lawyers and social observers started questioning about bigamy, law about marriages, and women’s rights. If Rangaraj is legally married to Shruthi even now, legally validating a further marriage without divorce might prove contentious as per Indian law (Depending upon religion, personal law etc.). Joy’s move and Shruthi’s awakening were stated as complicating any legal determination by some commentators.
Possible Scenarios & What to Watch
No legal divorce yet
The initial marriage could yet be legally valid—the latter marriage legally invalid.
Private agreement or tacit understanding
They might have had a clandestine arrangement, or they could be talking behind closed doors.
Criminal or civil complaint escalation
Joy has already registered a police case against accusation of deception and adultery. If Shruthi sues (civil suit, maintenance, divorce proceedings, property disputes), it becomes a more severe case.
Public & social positioning
Shruthi, Joy, Rangaraj will have to operate public communications, lawyering units, and media narratives around reputation protection
Impact on children & family dynamics
Effects on children & family life two step-sons could be impacted. Their rights of law, claims to patrimony and living space emotionally are of importance to how courts or society look upon acts.