TVK chief and actor Vijay’s wife files for divorce
TVK Chief and actor Vijay’s wife, Sangeeta Sornalingam, has filed a petition for divorce after over 25 years of marriage.
The couple, who married in August 1999, have two children, Jason Sanjay and Divya Shasha.
The legal proceedings are based on specific provisions of the Special Marriage Act, 1954, which allow a spouse to seek divorce for reasons such as adultery and cruelty.
According to the petition, Sangeeta alleges that Vijay was involved in an extramarital relationship with an actress.
She claims, “- Petitioner discovered in 2021 that Respondent was involved in an adulterous relationship with an actress.” This discovery reportedly formed the foundation of her decision to seek a legal separation from the actor.
The petition further notes that despite assurances from Vijay that the relationship would end, it continued without any sign of remorse.
The petition states, “- Respondent even after assuring to end relationship continued the adulterous relationship without remorse.” These details are central to the grounds for divorce put forward by Sangeeta, as outlined under Section 27(1)(a) and 27(1)(d) of the Special Marriage Act..
The Special Marriage Act, 1954, allows for divorce if a spouse is found to have committed adultery or has treated the other party with cruelty. Sangeeta’s petition cites both these legal grounds in the ongoing proceedings. The matter is currently before the District Court, with the outcome yet to be determined.