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Vijay and wife Sangeetha head for divorce after nearly three decades of marriage
In a development that has sent shockwaves across Tamil cinema and political circles, actor-politician Vijay and his wife Sangeetha are heading for divorce. Sangeetha has reportedly filed a petition at the Chengalpattu District Court seeking dissolution of their marriage on grounds of irreconcilable differences, alleged adultery and mental cruelty.
According to the petition, Sangeetha has reportedly accused Vijay of engaging in an extramarital relationship with an unnamed actress in 2021. She has stated that despite confronting him about the alleged affair, the emotional distance between them only widened. The filing further claims that she endured prolonged mental, emotional and physical neglect during the course of their marriage.
The petition also alleges that she was subjected to verbal disdain and that her financial autonomy was curtailed. It mentions restrictions on her freedom of movement, painting a picture of a relationship that had, over time, fractured beyond repair. In November 2025, the couple reportedly held what would become the last of two discussions to explore a mutually honourable exit from their marriage. Those conversations, however, did not lead to reconciliation.
Vijay and Sangeetha's relationship has largely remained away from the public glare despite his towering celebrity status. The couple registered their marriage in the United Kingdom in 1998 before holding a traditional ceremony in Chennai in 1999. Over the years, Sangeetha maintained a low profile even as Vijay rose to become one of Tamil cinema’s most bankable stars and later stepped into active politics.
Their son, Jason Sanjay, has ventured into filmmaking as a director, while their daughter Divya Sasha has also occasionally been in the public eye. Despite speculation over the past few years about strain in their relationship, neither Vijay nor Sangeetha had addressed the rumours publicly.
The current legal proceedings mark a significant turning point in Vijay’s personal life, especially at a time when his political ambitions are expanding, and public scrutiny around him is intense. As of now, Vijay has not issued an official statement regarding the divorce filing.
For fans who have long viewed them as one of Tamil cinema’s most enduring couples, the news signals the end of a nearly three-decade partnership that survived the pressures of stardom, public life and political transition. What unfolds next will likely play out within the courtroom rather than the spotlight.
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