Chennai: In a major development, prominent Tamil actor and TVK leader Vijay’s wife, Sangeetha, has filed for divorce. She submitted her petition at the Chengalpattu Family Court today, with the case scheduled for hearing on March 20. Reports suggest that her decision may be influenced by Vijay’s alleged relationship with another prominent actress.
The couple, married in 1999, have a son, Joshan Sanjay, and a daughter, Divya Sasha. Sources indicate that they have been living separately for the past two years, and this filing moves their separation into the legal domain. The news of their divorce after nearly 26 years of marriage has come as a shock to fans.
The announcement comes at a politically sensitive time, as Vijay is reportedly preparing to contest in the upcoming assembly elections. Observers have begun discussing the potential impact of these personal developments on his political career.
Sangeetha, born into a Tamil family in Sri Lanka, grew up in London where her father Sornalingam is a prominent industrialist. A longtime fan of Vijay since his 1996 film Poove Unakkaga, she moved to Chennai to meet him, which eventually led to their marriage on August 25, 1999. Despite being the wife of a leading actor, Sangeetha has always preferred to stay away from the media spotlight.