Meet Thalapathy Vijay’s Wife Sangeetha Sornalingam And Kids Amid Affair Buzz With Trisha Krishnan

Kollywood superstar, Thalapathy Vijay (real name Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar) is currently grabbing the spotlight, but for all the wrong reasons. The buzz is neither related to his acting career nor to his role as a politician; instead, it centres entirely on a personal life controversy. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief’s wife, Sangeetha Sornalingam, has filed for divorce after 27 years of marriage. She has cited infidelity, mental torment, and emotional neglect as the primary reasons for seeking the dissolution of their legal union. Here’s everything we know about Sangeetha.

Who is Sangeetha Sornalingam, Thalapathy Vijay’s wife?

Sangeetha Sornalingam, the wife of Tamil star, Thalapathy Vijay, largely maintains a low public profile. She is of Sri Lankan Tamil descent and is the daughter of a well-known London-based industrialist. Born on June 22, 1974, in Chennai, Sangeetha is 51, the same age as Vijay as of February 2026. According to reports, Sangeetha was primarily raised in the United Kingdom and held British citizenship prior to her marriage. According to some reports, she is a homemaker, while others refer to her as an entrepreneur and social worker. As per a 2025 Filmibeat report, Sangeetha has an estimated personal net worth of approximately Rs. 400 crore.

How did Sangeetha Sornalingam and Thalapathy Vijay’s love story start?

Thalapathy Vijay and Sangeetha Sornalingam had a filmy romance, which began as a classic fan-star encounter in 1996. She became an admirer of Vijay after his breakout performance in the 1996 film, Poove Unakkaga. She then travelled from London to Chennai specifically to meet the Jana Nayagan actor. Sangeetha found Vijay filming at Film City and personally congratulated him on the film’s success. Impressed by her sincerity and warmth, he invited her to his home to meet his parents, filmmaker, S.A. Chandrasekhar and Shobha.

Sangeetha Sornalingam and Thalapathy Vijay’s marriage and children

Sangeetha and Vijay reportedly started dating in 1996, the same year they met. After receiving approval for their interfaith marriage from both families, the couple tied the knot in 1999. Vijay and Sangeetha initially registered their marriage in the UK in 1998. They later celebrated with grand ceremonies in Chennai on August 25, 1999, which included both Hindu and Christian rituals to honour their respective backgrounds. She comes from a Hindu Tamil family, while he belongs to a mixed religious background. Vijay was born to a Christian father and a Hindu mother.

After a year of marriage, Vijay and Sangeetha welcomed their first child, a son, Jason Sanjay. He was born on August 26, 2000, in London and is 25 years old as of February 2026. The couple’s second child, a daughter, Divya Saasha, was born in Chennai. Her birth date is September 9, 2005, which makes her 20 years old as of February 2026. Sangeetha shared personal reflections on her pregnancy experiences, noting that she faced minor complications like the umbilical cord being wrapped around the baby’s neck during her daughter’s birth. Interestingly, both children have made brief appearances in their father’s films: Jason in Vettaikaaran (2009) and Divya in Theri (2016).

Thalapathy Vijay and Sangeetha Sornalingam’s divorce rumours started after two decades of marriage

Divorce rumours involving Thalapathy Vijay and his wife, Sangeetha Sornalingam, began in 2023 when she was absent from major events, including the audio launch of Vijay’s film, Varisu, and the baby shower of Jawan director Atlee’s wife, Priya. At the time, reports clarified she was on vacation in the US with their children. However, a source close to Pinkvilla soon dismissed the speculations, and later, Sangeetha attended Aishwarya Shankar’s wedding reception on Vijay’s behalf, reaffirming that all was well between them. A fresh divorce buzz of the couple has resurfaced after two years.

Sangeetha Sornalingam reportedly filed for divorce, accusing Thalapathy Vijay of infidelity

Sangeetha Sornalingam has reportedly filed for divorce from Thalapathy Vijay at the Chengalpattu Family Court, citing infidelity and mental cruelty as the primary reasons. She claimed she discovered in April 2021 that the Tamil actor and politician was involved in an adulterous relationship with an actress. While the petition does not name the actress to protect privacy, social media speculation has frequently linked him to his Leo co-star, Trisha Krishnan, though these claims remain unverified. The plea states that although Vijay initially assured Sangeetha that his extramarital affair would end, he allegedly continued it without remorse.

Sangeetha further alleged that Vijay became emotionally distant, withdrew from conjugal life, and subjected her to constructive desertion and public humiliation. The divorce petition further notes that there were multiple attempts to resolve the issues amicably between 2021 and 2025, but these proved unsuccessful. It led Sangeetha to decide to separate from him after 27 years of marriage, describing their bond as “irretrievably broken.” A court notice has been issued for Vijay to appear in person on April 20, 2026. As of now, neither Vijay nor his representatives has issued an official public statement regarding the divorce filing.

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