Sangeetha Sornalingam, (also referred to as Sankgeetha Vijay), the wife of actor Thalapathy Vijay, has filed another petition in court as part of the ongoing divorce proceedings between the couple, seeking protection of her residential rights.
In the latest application before the court, Sangeetha expressed concern that she could be denied accommodation in the couple’s present matrimonial home while the case is pending. She has therefore requested an interim order allowing her to continue residing in the house until the divorce proceedings are concluded.
Petition Seeks Interim Residence Order
As reported in India Today, according to the petition, Sangeetha has sought legal protection to ensure that she is not prevented from staying in the matrimonial home during the course of the case. The application asks the court to grant her the right of residence as an interim measure while the divorce proceedings continue.
The filing forms part of the broader legal battle between the couple, who have been married for more than two decades.
Divorce Petition Filed After 27 Years of Marriage
Earlier, Sangeetha filed for divorce from Vijay after 27 years of marriage. The couple married on 25 August 1999 and have two children – Jason Sanjay and Divya Shasha.
In the divorce petition, Sangeetha alleged that Vijay was involved in an extramarital relationship with a female actor. According to the filing, she became aware of the alleged relationship in 2021.
The petition further stated that although Vijay allegedly assured her that the relationship would end, it continued. The filing also claimed that Sangeetha was gradually excluded from the actor’s social and professional life.
According to the petition, Vijay travelled abroad and attended public events with the said actor, and photographs of these outings were shared on social media. Sangeetha has claimed that the public circulation of such images caused humiliation to her and their children.
Grounds for Divorce
Sangeetha has cited adultery and cruelty as grounds for divorce under the provisions of the Special Marriage Act, 1954. In her petition, she stated that the alleged conduct and the resulting controversies had caused her severe mental distress.
Case Ongoing in District Court
The matter is currently being heard in a district court, where both the divorce petition and the application regarding residential rights are under consideration. The court has yet to deliver a decision on either plea.
Sangeetha, the daughter of a Tamil industrialist, was reportedly a fan of Vijay before the two married in 1999. Their wedding was conducted with both Hindu and Christian rituals.
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