Vijay and Sangeetha’s Divorce Case Comes to an End After Petition Withdrawal

The divorce proceedings involving Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder C. Joseph Vijay and his wife Sangeetha Sornalingam have officially concluded after Sangeetha withdrew her divorce petition before the Chengalpattu Family Court on Friday.

Appearing through video conferencing, Sangeetha informed the court that she no longer wished to pursue the case. Following her request, the court accepted the withdrawal and formally closed the matter.

Petition Was Filed in February

The legal dispute began in February 2026 when Sangeetha filed a petition seeking the dissolution of her marriage with Vijay. In her application, she referred to irreconcilable differences between the couple.

The petition also included requests for permanent financial support and permission to continue living in the family’s residence in Neelankarai, Chennai.

Case Saw Multiple Adjournments

Over the past several months, the case experienced repeated delays.

During a hearing in June, Sangeetha had already indicated that she intended to withdraw the petition. The court postponed the matter to August to allow further proceedings.

At another hearing held in July, neither Vijay nor Sangeetha appeared in person. Their lawyers represented them before the court and cited personal difficulties in attending the proceedings.

With Friday’s hearing, the withdrawal was formally recorded, ending the case.

Nearly Three Decades of Marriage

Vijay and Sangeetha were married on August 25, 1999, in Chennai. Their marriage has lasted for almost 27 years.

The couple has two children—a son born in 2000 and a daughter born in 2005.

Rumours About the Couple’s Relationship

Public speculation about the couple’s relationship began in 2023 after Sangeetha was absent from several high-profile events attended by Vijay. Although those reports were denied at the time, discussions resurfaced in 2025 when she did not participate in key Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam political programmes.

Neither Vijay nor Sangeetha has publicly commented in detail on their personal matters during the court proceedings.

Vijay’s Political Journey Continues

While the family matter remained in court, Vijay continued to lead the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in state politics. The party secured a landmark victory in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and formed the government with the support of alliance partners, marking a significant political shift in the state.

Key Highlights

• Sangeetha withdrew her divorce petition before the Chengalpattu Family Court.
• The court accepted the withdrawal and officially closed the case.
• The divorce proceedings had been pending since February 2026.
• The couple has been married since 1999 and shares two children.
• The matter witnessed several adjournments before reaching its conclusion.

FAQs

Why was Vijay’s divorce case closed?
The case was closed after Sangeetha Sornalingam voluntarily withdrew her divorce petition before the Chengalpattu Family Court.

When was the divorce petition filed?
The petition was filed in February 2026.

Did Vijay and Sangeetha appear before the court?
Sangeetha attended the final hearing through video conferencing, while earlier hearings were mostly represented by their legal counsel.

How long have Vijay and Sangeetha been married?
The couple married on August 25, 1999, and have been together for nearly three decades.