📌 Key Points
- Actor Vijay’s wife, Sangeeta Sornalingam, has reportedly filed for divorce after over 25 years of marriage.
- The divorce petition cites grounds of adultery and cruelty under the Special Marriage Act, 1954.
- The case is currently being heard in the Chengalpattu family court; no statements have been released by either party.
- Vijay is currently involved in the film ‘GOAT’ alongside Bobby Deol and Pooja Hegde.
In a shocking turn of events, Sangeeta Sornalingam, wife of Tamil actor Vijay, has reportedly filed for divorce. The petition, citing adultery and cruelty under the Special Marriage Act, marks the end of their 25-year marriage. The case is currently in court.
Sangeeta Files for Divorce
Sangeeta and Vijay tied the knot in August 1999. They have two children–Jason Sanjay, and Divya Shasha.
After over 25 years of marriage, actor Vijay ‘s wife, Sangeeta Sornalingam, has reportedly filed a petition for divorce. As per India Today, the legal proceedings are based on specific provisions of the Special Marriage Act, 1954. The act allows a spouse to seek divorce for reasons including adultery and cruelty.
Grounds for Divorce: Adultery Allegations
As outlined under Section 27(1)(a) and 27(1)(d) of the Special Marriage Act, these became important to the grounds for divorce sought by Sangeetha. The act allows for divorce if a spouse is found to have committed adultery or has treated the other party with cruelty. Her petition cited these legal grounds in the ongoing proceedings. The matter is currently before the District Court. The outcome is yet to be determined.
As per news agency ANI, she filed the petition in the Chengalpattu family court. Vijay and his wife have yet to release a statement.
Legal Proceedings Underway
Directed by H Vinoth and produced by Venkat K Narayana under KVN Productions, the film’s music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander. Apart from Vijay, Bobby Deol and Pooja Hegde, the film also stars Mamitha Baiju, Prakash Raj, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Priyamani and Narain.
Earlier this month, he attended the wedding of YS Sunil Reddy’s son, Sahil, and Vedika in Chennai. At the event, he was seen with YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, the chief of the YSR Congress Party.
The divorce proceedings mark a significant turn in the personal life of the Tamil star. As the case progresses in court, fans and the media await further developments and official statements from Vijay and Sangeeta regarding the matter.
