Thalapathy Vijay has ruled the Tamil film industry for over 30 years but behind this larger-than-life actor is a woman who has always chosen to stay away from the spotlight, his wife, Sangeetha Sornalingam. While Vijay’s fanbase runs into millions, very few know the full story of the woman who has stood by his side since the early days of his career. For the unversed, rumours of divorce between the couple have also emerged due to the actor’s alleged affair with Trishnan.
Who Is Sangeetha Sornalingam?
Sangeetha was not from the world of cinema. In fact, she grew up in London in a Sri Lankan Tamil family. According to reports, Sangeetha is raised with strong values and a grounded approach to life. Her journey from being a fan of Vijay to becoming his life partner sounds like something straight out of a film.
It is also reported that Vijay had just begun to rise in popularity after the success of Poove Unakkaga in 1996. Sangeetha was really impressed by his performance, travelled all the way to Chennai to meet him. What began as a simple visit to appreciate an actor’s work turned into something more meaningful. Vijay was attracted to her sincerity and warmth, so much so that Sangeetha also met his whole family.
With blessings from both sides, Vijay and Sangeetha tied the knot on August 25, 1999, in a traditional Hindu ceremony, despite Sangeetha being a Christian. Their wedding was a grand affair, but unlike many celebrity couples, the two kept their personal life quietly under wraps.
Post-marriage, Sangeetha chose to focus on her family. She took on the role of a homemaker and mother and later on welcomed two children, Jason, Sanjay and Divya Saasha. Both kids made brief appearances in their father’s films.
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However, their marriage did face rumours in 2023, when Sangeetha was noticeably missing from a few public events, including the Varisu trailer launch. Speculations about a possible separation started swirling. But close sources denied the rumours, and soon after, Sangeetha was seen attending a wedding on Vijay’s behalf, quietly putting the gossip to rest.