Tamil cinema audiences alike have been abuzz with stories of actor Thalapathy Vijay and actress Trisha Krishnan. This story, meanwhile, started when Vijay’s wife Sangeetha Sornalingam filed for divorce after 26 years of marriage. She cited adultery in her petition, but didn’t name anyone. This was soon followed by an explosion of comments on social media and a general sense of outrage about Trisha, linking her with criticism. We will take a closer look at the circumstances.
Sangeetha made her complaint in the Chengalpattu family court under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. The petition specifically lists adultery as the reason for divorce. But it does not name any particular person. That means Trisha’s name is not legally related to the case. Only some fans and gossip are making the association between her and Vijay.
Trisha and Vijay have had a lot of on-screen chemistry in movies like Ghilli, Kuruvi and Thirupaachi. Their combination has always been beloved by audiences alike. Last year, Trisha took to the internet sharing a warm birthday wish for Vijay, which some fans found to be unusually personal. Shortly thereafter, a photo of the two from Norway popped up online, feeding the rumors. These small incidents were enough for social media to be able to link her with the divorce case.
Fans are divided. Some fiercely embrace the idea of Vijay and Trisha, insisting the rumors are groundless. Others think it may be not so far from the truth. The issue has caught the news not just within the cinema but in the public eye, as Vijay has since formed his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) political party. His personal life has a direct bearing on his public image today.
For now it should be pointed out that these are just rumours. Neither Vijay nor Trisha has made any official statement. It does not reference Trisha in the divorce petition itself. Nothing, until either of them speaks, is speculation. Gossip travels faster than information, the more common the more the stars involved.
The tale of Vijay and Trisha illustrates how rapidly rumours can spread in a post-IPO generation of social media. Fans will be eager to hear the truth, but give it time to get official confirmation before reaching any conclusion. For now, all that is known is that Vijay’s wife filed for divorce, and everything else is speculation.
