Vijay's wife seeks right to stay in matrimonial home
What's the story
Sangeetha Sornalingam, the wife of actor Vijay, filed a petition in court last month amid their ongoing divorce proceedings, as per ANI. The new application seeks an interim order granting her the right to reside in their current matrimonial home until the case is resolved. This forms part of the broader divorce proceedings currently underway between the couple after 26 years of marriage.
Legal request
Sornalingam's latest plea in the ongoing divorce battle
The latest application filed by Sornalingam before the court revealed, "Vijay made it clear that she would not be permitted to reside in the matrimonial home if she chose to approach the court for legal separation." The plea states that there is a possibility of her being denied accommodation during the ongoing legal battle, reported India Today. By seeking this order, she aims to secure her residential rights while the court continues to hear their divorce case.
Allegations
Know more about the ongoing divorce case
Sornalingam had filed a petition seeking divorce from Vijay in December 2025 after over 26 years of marriage. The couple, who got married in August 1999, share two children, Jason Sanjay and Divya Shasha. Her petition alleged that Vijay was involved in an extramarital relationship with a female actor. According to the filing, Sornalingam discovered the alleged relationship in 2021.
Emotional turmoil
Allegations of public humiliation and exclusion from actor's life
The petition further claimed that despite Vijay assuring her that the relationship would end, it allegedly continued. It also alleged that the actor started distancing Sornalingam from his social and professional life. The document stated that Vijay traveled abroad and attended public events with the said actor, with photos of these outings shared on social media. Sornalingam claimed these posts caused humiliation to her and their children.
Recent sighting
Vijay's recent sighting with Trisha
Sornalingam has cited adultery and cruelty as grounds for divorce under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. Meanwhile, Vijay has long been rumored to be in a relationship with Tamil actor Trisha. On Thursday, he and Trisha attended the wedding reception of film producer Kalpathi S Suresh's son in Chennai together, shocking fans on social media.