Thalapathy Vijay’s divorce case with his wife Sangeetha Sornalingam has been postponed to June 15, 2026, after the couple’s representatives appeared via video‑conference before the Chengalpattu Family Welfare Court on April 19. The case, originally listed for a fresh hearing on April 19, was adjourned to the new date following the virtual appearance, allowing both sides more time to prepare their positions amid swirling media speculation over the quantum of settlement and Vijay’s career transition into politics.
Latest hearing and postponement
The divorce petition was filed by Sangeetha’s side citing alleged emotional and mental strain stemming from a long‑running marital dispute that reportedly began around 2021, including accusations of extra‑marital involvement with an actress. The case has stayed out of the spotlight for much of the initial phase, but public interest surged after Vijay’s political‑party launch and the reports of a possible high‑value out‑of‑court settlement.
On April 19, the court convened the matter in Chengalpattu, with Vijay and his legal team attending through video‑link, while Sangeetha’s lawyers appeared in person or virtually. After brief proceedings, the judge adjourned the case to June 15, effectively pushing the substantive hearing into the second half of the year, with both parties given the opportunity to file additional documents, affidavits, and financial disclosures in the interim.
Rumours about the alimony and “350‑crore” number
Reports have been circulating that Sangeetha has sought a divorce settlement in the region of 250–350 crore, claiming that the amount is meant to secure the financial future of her and their two children, Jason Sanjay and Divya Saasha. Some Tamil‑language outlets and social‑media explainers now suggest that this figure was floated by Sangeetha’s camp, but that Vijay’s side has countered by offering a significantly lower lump sum to bear the children’s education, health, and major life‑event expenses separately..
What this means for Vijay and Sangeetha
For Vijay, the postponed hearing gives him breathing room to navigate the divorce legally and privately while he balances his film commitments and the expanding political ambitions of his newly formed party, TVK. For Sangeetha, the delay offers time to firm up her legal and financial strategy, especially regarding long‑term maintenance and child‑support obligations.
For the public, the June 15 adjournment turns the case into a slow‑burn news saga, with the June date now marked as the next milestone where the court could either move toward a settlement, a detailed asset‑disclosure battle, or a more protracted legal process. Until then, the exact settlement amount, custody arrangements, and the official narrative of the breakup will remain in the realm of speculation rather than confirmed fact.
–Samuthiran
