Vijay's Wife Sangeetha Files for Divorce, Accuses Actor-Politician of Infidelity
Sangeetha Sornalingam has sought divorce on grounds of alleged infidelity, claiming that the actor was involved in an extra-marital relationship with a female actor
Tamil superstar and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay is heading for divorce after his wife Sangeetha Sornalingam filed a petition before the Chengalpattu Family Court.
Sangeetha submitted the petition on February 24, formally initiating legal proceedings to dissolve their marriage of 27 years. The couple, who married in August 1999, have two children — Jason Sanjay and Divya Shasha. The court has issued a notice directing Vijay to appear in person on April 20.
Sangeetha has sought divorce on grounds of alleged infidelity, claiming that the actor was involved in an extra-marital relationship with a female actor. She has reportedly been living separately from Vijay for the past two years.
According to court documents, the petition was submitted on Friday, and the court has taken cognisance of the matter. Vijay has been directed to appear in person on April 20, when the case is scheduled for further hearing.
In her petition, Sangeetha has cited provisions under Section 27(1)(a) and 27(1)(d) of the Special Marriage Act, 1954, which allow a spouse to seek divorce on grounds including adultery and cruelty. The filing reportedly alleges that Vijay was involved in an extramarital relationship with a female actor. The petition further claims that the alleged relationship came to light in 2021 and continued despite assurances that it would end.
The Special Marriage Act permits divorce if a spouse is found to have committed adultery or subjected the other party to cruelty. The matter is currently before the District Court, and further proceedings are expected on the next date of hearing.
There has been no official statement from Vijay or his representatives regarding the petition. His party TVK is set to face its first electoral challenge in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections this year.
On the film front, Vijay's Jana Nayagan directed by H. Vinoth —titled Jana Neta in Hindi—is positioned as his final film before his transition into full-time politics. Scheduled to release on 9 January 2026, the film has since been delayed due to various censorship issues and hurdles, and is now without a release date. The big-budget political thriller also features Bobby Deol, Pooja Hegde, Mamitha Baiju and Priyamani, and is among the most anticipated releases of 2026.