In a dramatic shift for Indian politics, Thalapathy Vijay has successfully traded the cinema screen for the corridors of power. His new party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has sent shockwaves through the establishment by securing 108 seats in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections. By dismantling the long-standing grip of the traditional political giants, Vijay is now the strongest contender to become the state’s next Chief Minister, needing just a handful of seats to form a majority government. Yet, as his supporters dance in the streets of Chennai, the man at the centre of the storm is facing a massive upheaval in his private life that has captivated the nation.
Behind the scenes of this political triumph, a 26-year marriage is reportedly coming to a high-cost conclusion. Vijay and his wife, Sangeetha, are said to have reached a staggering 250 crore Taka settlement following a divorce petition filed earlier this year. Sangeetha, the daughter of a prominent businessman who was once Vijay’s most devoted fan, reportedly cited emotional neglect and the presence of another woman in the actor’s life as reasons for the split. While the couple has two children together, the legal proceedings have moved swiftly, with sources suggesting that a mutual agreement on property and asset division is now largely finalised, even amidst the chaos of the election cycle.
The plot thickens with the persistent presence of actress Trisha Krishnan, whose name has been linked to Vijay in a whirlwind of romance rumours. These whispers reached a fever pitch when Trisha was spotted at Vijay’s residence shortly after his election victory. The pair had previously ignited social media speculation when they were seen together at a major reception in March 2026. For many onlookers, these public appearances are a clear signal that the future Chief Minister may soon be starting a new chapter in his personal life alongside his professional one.
Vijay himself recently shared rare, candid reflections on his marriage, admitting that while Sangeetha gave her all to their union, his own lack of emotional response eventually created an irreparable rift. He recalled how their journey began as a quiet romance after meeting on a film set, but the pressures of stardom and shifting priorities eventually took their toll. Now, as the Thalapathy era officially begins in Tamil Nadu, the public is left watching a real-life drama more intense than any blockbuster movie—a leader rising to the pinnacle of power while navigating the most expensive and talked-about divorce in the history of the South Indian film industry.
