New Delhi: Actor and celebrity chef Madhamapatati Rangraj surprised fans over the weekend by announcing their marriage to stylist Joy Criselda, and a few hours later, revealing that the couple are expecting their first baby.
Joy shared the wedding photos of his intimate temple on Instagram, “Sri and Mrs. Rangraj.” Shortly after, he posted another update that wrote: “Baby loading 2025. We are pregnant. The 6th month of pregnancy.”
Baby loading 2025
we’re pregnant
6th month of pregnancy #Madhampattyrangaraj #Mrandmrsrangaraj #Chefmadhampattyrangaraj pic.twitter.com/wa9s87aswj– Joy Crisilda (@jojo_stylist) 27 July, 2025
While many fans flooded with the comments with congratulations, the declaration also promoted a comprehensive debate, mainly due to questions around Rangraj’s first marriage.
Madhampatti Rangraj’s first wife
Shruti’s Instagram account, still public, displays several photos with Rangraj and her two children. Her profile bio continues to recognize her as “Madhampti Rangraj’s wife”, speculating that their divorce cannot be finalized. Despite this, Shruti remains silent and has not made any official statement about recent events.
Social media reacts
Many users questioned whether Rangraj is legally divorced and criticized the lack of transparency.
One user wrote, “Is he legally divorced ??? What celebrities will still ask him to eat at his home ???”
Is he legally divorced ???
Will celebrities still ask them to eat their homes for marriage ??? – Devi Yoga (@Deviyogha) 27 July, 2025
Another comment read, “Hope both of you get married legally after divorce. People will start defaming you without knowing the whole story. You should issue a clear press statement to avoid confusion.
Hope U people are legally marrying, after divorce. Adhukula Defam Pana Vandhuruvanga, Edhuvumey Theriyama is speaking against U 2 …. U should give a clear press statement to get a lot of clarity … Wish U Joy a clear press statement to get a lot of clarity … 27 July, 2025
Despite the backlash, some users offered Joy and Rangraj to Wel-Vishis, while also asked for clarity.
Who is Madhyamapati Rangraj?
For unfamiliar people, Madhmapati Rangaraja is a famous chef-turn-actor. He started his Pakistani career in 1999 and later started a restaurant in Bengaluru. Eventually, he returned to his hometown to expand his family’s diet business, Madhmapatti Thangvelu catering, which has completed more than 400 weddings, including a actor Karthi’s wedding such as high-profile events such as marriage.
She started her acting in Mendi Circus and since then appeared in various Tamil films and reality shows, including Komali along with Kuku.
So far, neither Rangraj nor Joy have responded to online speculation, and Shruti is silent on the matter.
