Chengalpattu: Sangeetha Sornalingam, wife of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay, has withdrawn the divorce petition she had filed before the Chengalpattu family court. Following the withdrawal, the court disposed of the case.

The development comes months after Sangeetha filed the petition, in which she made several allegations concerning her marriage with Vijay. The case had attracted considerable public attention because of the couple’s high-profile status and the allegations contained in the petition.

The latest court development, however, only confirms that the petition has been withdrawn and the case has been disposed of. It does not by itself establish the allegations made in the original petition or indicate the reason for the withdrawal.

Divorce petition filed earlier this year

Sangeetha had filed the divorce petition in the Chengalpattu family court, alleging that Vijay was involved in an adulterous relationship with a female actor. According to reports on the petition, she said she became aware of the alleged relationship in 2021.

The petition reportedly stated that Vijay had assured her that he would end the relationship, but alleged that the relationship continued.

The allegations were made in the context of broader claims about the state of the couple’s marriage. The petition reportedly argued that the relationship had deteriorated to such an extent that it had effectively broken down and was no longer capable of reconciliation.

The allegations in the petition were claims made by Sangeetha and should not be treated as established findings against Vijay.

Petition cited social and professional exclusion

The divorce plea reportedly alleged that Sangeetha had been excluded from Vijay’s social and professional circles.

According to the petition, Vijay continued to travel abroad and attend public events with the female actor while Sangeetha was kept away from such engagements.

The plea also referred to photographs of these outings being shared on social media. Sangeetha alleged that the public nature of these appearances caused her repeated humiliation and distress.

The petition further stated that the situation affected the couple’s two children, Jason Sanjay and Divya Sasha.

These allegations formed part of Sangeetha’s argument that the marriage had deteriorated beyond repair.

Financial restrictions also alleged

The petition also reportedly made allegations concerning changes in the facilities and financial arrangements available to Sangeetha.

She alleged that Vijay had withdrawn certain facilities that had previously been available to her and imposed financial restrictions, including restrictions that she said affected her freedom of movement.

The plea described these alleged actions along with the wider marital dispute as contributing to her emotional distress.

Sangeetha reportedly referred to controversies surrounding Vijay on social media during 2024 and alleged that the developments had caused her severe mental trauma.

She contended in the petition that the marriage existed only on paper and that the relationship had reached a stage where reconciliation was no longer possible.

Case had been listed for hearing

The divorce proceedings had been pending before the Chengalpattu court for several months.

The matter had previously been adjourned, with the next hearing scheduled for August 7. Earlier reports said the court had been hearing the petition amid questions over the appearances of the parties and the progress of the proceedings.

The withdrawal of the petition has now brought the proceedings to an end in the present form.

The court’s disposal of the case means that the divorce petition filed by Sangeetha will no longer proceed on the basis of the original application.

Withdrawal does not confirm reason

The latest development has generated speculation about why the petition was withdrawn. However, no confirmed reason for the withdrawal has been established in the available reports.

In particular, there is no confirmation that the withdrawal means the couple has reconciled, nor is there confirmation of any settlement or a fresh divorce petition.

Any such conclusions would be speculative unless the parties or their legal representatives provide details.

The court action reported on August 7 is limited to the withdrawal of the petition and disposal of the case.

High-profile case draws attention

The divorce proceedings had attracted significant attention because Vijay is both a prominent actor and the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

His political career and public profile have ensured that developments concerning his personal life have received extensive coverage.

The original petition contained allegations relating to marital discord, alleged infidelity, social exclusion and financial restrictions. Those allegations became widely discussed after reports about the petition emerged in February.

The withdrawal now changes the immediate legal status of the dispute, although it does not provide a public explanation of what led to the decision.

For now, the Chengalpattu court has disposed of the divorce petition after Sangeetha withdrew it. Any future legal proceedings or changes in the couple’s personal or legal status would have to be established through subsequent filings or official statements.