Latha aka Ramalath, wife of Prabhu Deva, today filed a petition with a family court in Chennai seeking to direct Prabhu Deva to live with her. She also alleged in her plea that Prabhu Deva has not been taking care of the family after he allegedly fell in love with Nayantara.

Latha stated in the plea that she got married to Prabhu Deva on 8 September, 1995 as per Hindu traditions and they had three sons. One of their sons passed away due to cancer recently.

Latha alleged that she found a sea change in her husband's attitude towards her and their sons after he started directing the movie 'Villu'.

"There were rumours that he fell in love with actress Nayantara, who was part of the movie. My well wishers too informed me about their relationship.

Recently a website carried my husband's interview in which he was quoted as saying that he would marry Nayantara soon." Stating that Prabhu Deva had stopped coming to the house and neglecting their children, she urged the court to direct Prabhu Deva to live with her.

Latha further stated in her petition that Nayantara has been spreading rumours that she had offered her (Latha) Rs 3.85 crore and jewels to divorce Prabhu Deva and agree for their marriage. It has affected me a lot, she said.