From fan to wife: Who is Thalapathy Vijay's wife Sangeetha Sornalingam? She now wants divorce. What are her accusations against the actor-politician?

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader and actor Vijay is at the centre of a major personal storm as his wife Sangeetha Sornalingam has filed for divorce at a family court in Chengalpattu, Chennai, as per ANI reports. The petition, lodged amid reports that Sangeetha has been living separately from Vijay for some time, lays bare accusations of infidelity and deep marital discord, marking a shocking turn in one of Tamil cinema’s longest-standing relationships.

What are her accusations?

According to the divorce filing reported by ANI, Sangeetha alleges that she discovered Vijay’s involvement in an adulterous relationship with an actress in April 2021, which she says inflicted deep emotional pain and shattered her trust. The petition further claims that Vijay maintained a close association with the actress, leading to ongoing emotional distress for Sangeetha and embarrassment for their children.



The filing also points to a phase of increasing distance in the marriage, with Sangeetha asserting that Vijay became emotionally withdrawn and treated her with disdain, culminating in what she describes as constructive desertion that forced her to live separately. The petition mentions Vijay’s continued international travel and public appearances with the alleged actress during this period.

Vijay has not yet publicly responded to the divorce plea. As the legal battle unfolds, this revelation has sent ripples through the film fraternity and among fans, adding a dramatic personal chapter to the superstar’s life.

Who is Sangeetha Sornalingam?

Vijay and Sangeetha share a 27-year-long marital history and are parents to two children, son Jason Sanjay, 25, and daughter Divya Saasha, 20. The couple’s story, once seen as a fairy-tale romance, began when Sangeetha, originally a fan from the UK, travelled to Chennai to meet her idol, as per reports. Their bond flourished despite religious differences—Vijay being a Christian and Sangeetha a Hindu—transforming a fan encounter into a lifelong partnership.

Vijay's upcoming movie

Vijay's Jana Nayagan, originally slated for a worldwide release on January 9 as part of the Pongal lineup, faced delays due to certification issues with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), according to PTI. The film, submitted in December 2025, was initially recommended for a U/A rating with minor edits. However, the process was held up after anonymous complaints alleged that certain scenes hurt religious sentiments and misused armed forces symbols. KVN Productions approached the Madras High Court and Supreme Court but later withdrew their petitions on February 10 to pursue clearance through the CBFC’s Revising Committee.