In a shocking turn of events rocking Tamil cinema and politics, Sangeeta Sornalingam, wife of superstar Vijay, has filed for divorce in the Chengalpattu Family Court. The petition accuses the actor-turned-politician of an extramarital affair with a fellow actress, plunging their 25-year marriage into crisis.
Sangeeta’s detailed court filing reveals the affair came to light in April 2021. Vijay reportedly promised to end the relationship, but it allegedly persisted, causing her immense emotional distress. She claims that confronting him led to a drastic change in his behavior towards her.
According to the petition, Vijay restricted her household rights, controlled her movements, and imposed financial curbs. Sangeeta has invoked mental cruelty and the Special Marriage Act of 1954, which allows divorce on grounds like adultery and cruelty.
The couple, married on August 25, 1999, in a Hindu ceremony despite Vijay being Christian and Sangeeta Hindu, welcomed son Jason Sanjay in 2000 and daughter Divya Sasha in 2005. A grand reception followed in Chennai. They have been living separately for the past two years.
Sangeeta, from a Sri Lankan Tamil family raised in the UK, now seeks to end the marriage after nearly three decades. Vijay, fondly called Thalapathy by fans, leads the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) party, emerging as a key player in Tamil Nadu politics while scaling back on films.
This high-profile split raises questions about the personal lives of public figures balancing stardom and political ambitions. Legal experts predict a prolonged battle, with the court yet to respond.