Tamil cinema’s biggest personal story of 2026 just got a dramatic new chapter. Thalapathy Vijay’s wife, Sangeetha Sornalingam, has filed a fresh petition against the actor seeking rights to their matrimonial residence — as reports suggest she has asked for the right to stay in their matrimonial home or be provided with alternative accommodation. Govt Schemes India And the timing? Directly after a now-viral video of Vijay and Trisha Krishnan together.

Vijay-Sangeetha Divorce — Key Facts at a Glance

Detail	Info
Marriage Date	August 25, 1999
Years Married	Nearly 27 years
Children	Jason Sanjay & Divya Sasha
Divorce Filed By	Sangeetha Sornalingam
Grounds Alleged	Adultery, desertion, emotional distress
Alimony Reported	₹250 crore (unconfirmed)
Fresh Petition	Residential rights + interim accommodation
Viral Video	Vijay-Trisha spotted in coordinated outfits, same car
Official Confirmation	None from either party

What Triggered the Fresh Petition?

A paparazzi video surfaced showing Vijay and actress Trisha Krishnan arriving at and leaving a wedding reception together in the same car, both wearing coordinated outfits — and it was after this viral video spread across social media that Sangeetha filed the fresh residential rights petition. Govt Schemes India

According to the petition, Vijay had apparently made it clear that Sangeetha would not be permitted to remain in their matrimonial home if she chose to approach the court for legal separation — prompting her to seek interim relief ensuring she isn’t left without accommodation during proceedings. Govt Schemes India

The Divorce Timeline So Far

Sangeetha’s divorce filing alleges that Vijay committed adultery with an actress, deserted his wife and children, and caused them emotional and physical distress — with the alleged relationship also reportedly leading to public humiliation for the family.

Earlier reports had suggested that Vijay had agreed to pay ₹250 crore as alimony, and that both parties may have been heading toward a mutual settlement — but the fresh residential petition suggests those talks may have broken down. Govt Schemes India

Neither Vijay nor Sangeetha nor their legal teams have officially confirmed any of these reports. Everything, as of March 7, 2026, remains in the realm of unverified court documents and media speculation.

Learn more about divorce law in India and alimony proceedings on the Hindu Marriage Act Wikipedia page.

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FAQs

Q: Why did Sangeetha file a fresh petition against Thalapathy Vijay?

A: Sangeetha filed a fresh residential rights petition after reports claim Vijay told her she would not be allowed to stay in their matrimonial home if she pursued legal separation — she is seeking either the right to remain in the home or alternative accommodation to be provided. Govt Schemes India

Q: Are Thalapathy Vijay and Trisha Krishnan in a relationship?

A: No official confirmation has been made by either Vijay or Trisha — the viral video showing them together at a wedding reception in coordinated outfits has fuelled speculation, but as of now both parties have remained silent on the matter.