- Sangeetha Sornalingam, wife of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, has withdrawn her divorce petition, leading to the case being formally closed by the Chengalpattu Family Court.
- Sangeetha had initially filed for divorce on December 24, 2025, seeking dissolution and permanent alimony.
- On June 15, the case was adjourned after Sangeetha indicated her intention to withdraw the petition.
- The court rejected a video conference request and adjourned the matter to August 7.
- On August 7, Sangeetha appeared via video and confirmed her withdrawal of the divorce petition.
- Judge D Sujatha allowed the withdrawal, granting liberty to file a fresh petition in the future.
- Sangeetha's divorce petition cited irreconcilable differences and sought permanent alimony.
- The couple's relationship spans nearly three decades, having married on August 25, 1999.
- Speculation about difficulties in their marriage intensified in 2023 when Sangeetha was absent from several public events.
Sangeetha Sornalingam, wife of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, withdrew her divorce petition on August 7, 2025, prompting the Chengalpattu court to formally close the case. The court allowed her to refile if needed, following her video conference appearance where she expressed her decision.12
Sangeetha had initially filed for divorce on December 24, 2025, citing irreconcilable differences, adultery, and mental cruelty. She sought permanent alimony and permission to reside in their matrimonial home in Neelankarai, Chennai. The couple's relationship spans nearly three decades, having married on August 25, 1999, in a traditional Hindu ceremony. They have two children, a son born in 2000 and a daughter in 2005.39101112
The case had been adjourned multiple times, with the last hearing on June 15, where Sangeetha indicated her intention to withdraw. On August 7, Vijay's counsel requested another adjournment due to the ongoing Tamil Nadu Assembly session, but the court accepted Sangeetha's withdrawal without objection from Vijay's side. The court's decision allows Sangeetha the option to file a new petition in the future if necessary.4
“I attempted to resolve the issue amicably, but no resolution was reached,” Sangeetha stated in her petition, highlighting the impact on their children's emotional well-being.
The court's ruling marks a significant moment in the couple's long-standing relationship, which has faced public scrutiny amid the political landscape of Tamil Nadu.
“The withdrawal comes after Vijay's counsel sought adjournment citing the ongoing Assembly session, but Sangeetha appeared via video conferencing and confirmed her decision. The court's order permits her to file a fresh petition in the future, leaving the door open for legal action.”
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