The divorce proceedings between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay (popularly known as Thalapathy Vijay) and his wife, Sangeetha Sornalingam, are back in the spotlight. The hearing at the Chengalpattu Family Welfare Court concluded without a resolution, with the next date of hearing scheduled for August 7. The case has attracted significant public attention, especially amid recent reports suggesting a possible reconciliation between the couple.
Background to the split
Sangeetha formally filed the divorce petition on February 24 after earlier attempts at reconciliation reportedly failed. According to the petition, personal discussions between the couple had continued as recently as November 2025. Vijay and Sangeetha, who married in August 1999, have been together for more than two decades.
A British citizen of Sri Lankan Tamil origin, Sangeetha had initially travelled to Chennai as a fan before the two were introduced through their families. Her petition reportedly alleged that Vijay had been involved in an extramarital relationship with an actress, widely speculated in media reports to be Trisha Krishnan, since 2021. However, the actress was not named in the petition at this stage. The plea sought the dissolution of their marriage under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, citing adultery and cruelty. Both Vijay and Sangeetha have maintained public silence since the legal proceedings began.
Vijay’s meteoric political rise
Vijay made his electoral debut in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, where TVK emerged as the single-largest party, leading to his appointment as the Chief Minister in May. His political journey has not been without controversy. A crowd crush at a rally in Karur in September 2025 reportedly claimed 41 lives, leading to a CBI inquiry. As he navigates the responsibilities of governance, his personal legal battle continues to unfold simultaneously. Meanwhile, he awaits the theatrical release of Jana Nayagan, directed by H. Vinoth. The film also stars Bobby Deol, Pooja Hegde, and Mamitha Baiju.
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