Popular actor Sarath Babu and his wife Snehalatha Dikshit (daughter of thespian MN Nambiar) appeared in a family court in Chennai on Monday, in connection with a divorce case filed by the latter on grounds of mental torture.

 

Justice Santhakumari of the third additional family court directed the couple to attend counseling and the case has been adjourned to December 24 for further hearing.

 

Sarath Babu and Snehalatha, who were separated from their respective spouses, met each other a couple of decades ago and decided to marry. They entered wedlock in 1990. Due to difference of opinion, Snehalatha filed a divorce case against Sarath Babu.

 

The actor is popular in south Indian languages, especially Kollywood, for his urban, suave roles. Some of his memorable movies include 'Mullum Malarum', 'Velaikaran', 'Annamalai' and 'Muthu', all having Superstar Rajinikanth in lead roles.