Net worth of Rs 400 crores, ideal family life with kids; One social media photo that changed everything

While drawing a mammoth Rs 250 crore for a movie, actor Vijay decided to call it a day on his movie career to put focus on politics. The big experiment paid its dividends after initial surveys pointed massive surge in ratings for Vijay ahead of the assembly polls. However, the dream run seems to have hit a roadblock after Vijay’s wife, Sangeetha Sornalingam, filed for divorce at the Chengalpattu court at the most odd time possible. Adding to the worry are her allegations of mental torture from the actor and his harbouring an extramarital affair with another actress.

However, those within the industry reacted to the news in total disbelief. This stems from the fact that Vijay was reclusive in his real life and had tried his best not to bring his family to the limelight. Moreover, in his career spanning three decades, the actor trudged cautiously, not giving any space for rumours to affect his career. Late-night parties were not his pastime. Unlike others, Vijay arrived at the award nights accompanied by his wife. However, not many knew what was unfurling behind the curtains of the glitzy life.

Sangeetha Sornalingam comes from a Sri Lankan Tamil family. The 48-year-old woman, who was brought up in UK, is heiress to assets worth Rs 400 crore. It is reported that Sangeetha was estranged from Vijay for the past five years and was looking after her father’s business. As per people close to her, Sangeetha doesn’t crave publicity or politics but wishes to live a happy life along with her children.

Once in an interview, Vijay’s mother remarked on Sangeetha as a typical housewife. Despite having a bevvy of workers at home, Sangeetha would make sure to look after the children and Vijay by herself. Despite being the successor to a business that was worth crores, Sangeetha chose an idle life in Chennai, which shocked many. However, she was happy.

Things started going south in 2021. In the report, it mentions that an actress who was well past her 40s and still unmarried had a strong friendship with Vijay. They were friends in the industry for decades and have also been paired opposite each other several times in movies. There was no room for rumors but the last few years saw the friendship blossoming into something very private. It mentions that Sangeetha expressed her concern with Vijay over the matter and was comforted by the actor, who shrugged it off as an industry rumour.

However, Sangeetha knew that the matter was more than a trivial issue as the pair appeared together at award nights, and the actress even started posting pictures with Vijay with cryptic captions and emojis. Talks turned worse, and Vijay unsuccessfully attempted even to send Sangeetha to the UK. The final nail in the coffin was a social media post from the actress who uploaded a photo with Vijay at her residence.

The cinema industry, along with political experts are gauging what effects the news will have on Vijay’s nascent political career. Many opine that the actor would surpass the issues akin to legendary politician-actor MGR. However, considering the newer times and vicious politics, the road ahead would be bumpy for the wannabe chief minister of Tamil Nadu.