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Actor Rangaraj Accepts Son After Paternity Test
31 Jul
Summary
- Madhampatty Rangaraj acknowledged Joy Crizildaa's son Ragha.
- A paternity test in March 2026 confirmed Rangaraj as the father.
- Rangaraj has supported his son for six months prior to public statement.
Tamil actor Madhampatty Rangaraj has publicly acknowledged Joy Crizildaa's son, Ragha, as his own. This follows a paternity test conducted in March 2026, which confirmed Rangaraj as the biological father. Rangaraj announced on July 31, 2026, that he has been fulfilling his parental duties for the past six months. Joy Crizildaa expressed her relief and happiness, stating her son has finally received his rightful identity and public acknowledgment.
The public acknowledgment marks the end of a lengthy legal dispute that began during Crizildaa's pregnancy. The controversy initially gained attention in July 2025 when Crizildaa announced her marriage to Rangaraj and her pregnancy, despite Rangaraj being publicly married to his first wife, Shruthi, with whom he had two children. Reports indicated that Shruthi had denied divorce rumors in 2024.
Further complications arose with Crizildaa's claims that Rangaraj married her while still legally wed to Shruthi, and that Shruthi was aware of their union. The situation escalated with allegations of forced abortions. The Madras High Court also scrutinized the legality of Crizildaa's marriage to Rangaraj, given her prior marital status with JJ Fredrick.
