Overview
- Pradeep Antony published a long social‑media post on Tuesday, September 1 that said he had separated from his wife Pooja Shakthi, called the marriage a mistake and wrote that he had 'given up' on being a father.
- The now‑deleted post included a line saying he had 'joked about selling this baby,' a comment that prompted swift and widespread online condemnation.
- Hours after the post went viral, Antony posted a follow‑up on X and Instagram saying it was a mistake to share personal matters publicly, adding 'feel free to judge' while standing by the emotion behind his words.
- Coverage and quotes are drawn from Antony’s own posts; there is no public statement from Pooja Shakthi and no reported legal or custody filings at this time.
- Antony, known for Bigg Boss Tamil Season 7 and roles in films such as Aruvi and Vaazhl, married Pooja in November 2024 and the couple welcomed a son in April 2026, details that frame why the posts have drawn sustained media attention.