In a fresh development in the ongoing marital dispute involving actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay, his wife Sangeetha Sornalingam has approached a court in Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, seeking legal protection and the right to reside in their house in Neelankarai.
According to the petition filed before the Chengalpattu court, Sangeetha alleged that she has been prevented from staying in the Neelankarai residence and is currently left without a home. She has requested the court to issue an order directing Vijay to allow her to continue residing in the property.
In the plea, Sangeetha also claimed that she has been facing threats from Vijay's legal representatives. She alleged that the actions of the actor's counsel have effectively barred her from accessing the house, despite her claim that she holds an equal share in the property.
The petition further stated that the Neelankarai house is jointly owned and that she is entitled to 50 per cent ownership. Based on this claim, she has urged the court to recognise her right to live in the residence until the legal proceedings between the couple are resolved.
Sangeetha has also sought financial support for herself and their children, requesting that Vijay provide alimony proportionate to his income. The petition maintains that the actor should ensure adequate maintenance for the family, considering his earnings and financial standing.
The legal move comes shortly after Sangeetha filed for divorce in the Chengalpattu family court. In her earlier filing, she accused Vijay of being involved in an extramarital relationship and alleged that he had refused to agree to a mutual separation.
According to the divorce petition, Sangeetha stated that Vijay's conduct had caused severe emotional distress to both her and their children. She claimed that the circumstances surrounding their relationship had led to significant mental stress within the family. The matter is expected to be taken up for hearing in the Chengalpattu court in the coming days.
Legal experts say the court may examine issues related to residence rights, property ownership and interim financial support while the divorce proceedings continue.
The case has drawn considerable attention due to Vijay's prominent public profile as one of Tamil cinema's leading actors and the founder of TVK, a political party that has recently been gaining visibility in Tamil Nadu politics.
Meanwhile, Vijay is scheduled to participate in a special International Women's Day celebration organised by his party, Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), on Saturday at Mamallapuram, where he is expected to announce a series of promises aimed at women voters ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
The programme, organised under the banner of TVK, will be held at a hotel in Mamallapuram at 3 p.m. Party leader Vijay will address the gathering and is likely to unveil several initiatives and welfare proposals focusing on women as part of the party's election commitments.
According to TVK general secretary Anand, the Women's Day celebration will serve as an important platform for the party to outline its vision for women's welfare and empowerment.
In a post on his X page, Anand said Vijay would make key announcements related to schemes and policies for women that could form part of the party's broader election manifesto.
Political observers believe the event is part of TVK's efforts to strengthen its outreach among women voters, who constitute a crucial segment of the electorate in Tamil Nadu.
With the Assembly elections approaching, the party leadership is expected to emphasise policies addressing women's welfare, safety, economic opportunities and social security.
Entry to the event has been strictly regulated to ensure smooth conduct of the programme. Special entry passes embedded with QR codes have been issued to participants, and only those holding authorised passes will be allowed inside the venue.
Anand clarified that individuals without the QR-coded passes will not be permitted to enter the event venue. He appealed to party volunteers and the public who do not have passes to watch the programme live on television and extend their cooperation to the organisers.
The party has also planned to take the Women's Day celebrations across the state. Anand announced that TVK would organise similar programmes in all districts tomorrow to mark the occasion and connect with women across Tamil Nadu.
The Mamallapuram event is expected to draw considerable attention as Vijay continues to expand his political presence and build momentum for his party ahead of the Assembly elections. His announcements today are likely to signal the party's priorities and campaign focus in the months leading up to the polls.
