Jason Sanjay, the son of actor and politician Vijay, has shared a memorable story from his younger days that left his family deeply worried. During a recent interview, the first-time filmmaker revealed that an unplanned late-night drive without informing anyone at home nearly resulted in his family filing a missing person complaint.
The incident, which Jason now remembers with humour, highlighted both his adventurous side and the concern his family felt after losing contact with him overnight.
A Secret Late-Night Drive Turned Into a Family Scare
Speaking to Behindwoods TV, Jason Sanjay recalled quietly taking the family car out while everyone was asleep.
Without informing his parents, he left home late at night and returned only the following morning.
Compounding the situation, his mobile phone remained switched off throughout the night, making it impossible for his family to reach him.
By sunrise, concern had quickly turned into panic.
“My Mom Is Like a Spy”
While recounting the incident, Jason also spoke about his mother, Sangeetha Sornalingam, describing her as someone who always seemed to know what was happening.
With a smile, he joked that escaping unnoticed at home was almost impossible because of her keen observation.
He said that whenever he tried to make plans without telling the family, he would eventually be caught.
The light-hearted remark drew laughter during the interview and reflected the close bond he shares with his family.
Family Was Ready to Approach the Police
Jason revealed that by the time he returned home, his family had become so worried that they were preparing to report him missing.
He said they were on the verge of visiting the police station to file a missing person complaint because they had been unable to contact him throughout the night.
When he finally arrived home safely the next morning, he was greeted by an emotional family and what he described as “a big scene.”
Looking back, Jason acknowledged that his decision to leave without informing anyone understandably caused anxiety.
Beginning a Career Behind the Camera
Rather than following his father’s path as an actor, Jason Sanjay is beginning his journey in cinema as a filmmaker.
He is making his feature directorial debut with Sigma, a project produced by Lyca Productions.
The film stars Sundeep Kishan and Faria Abdullah in lead roles and marks Jason’s first major venture as a director.
The project has attracted attention from Tamil cinema audiences eager to see the next generation of one of the industry’s most well-known film families.
Choosing Direction Over Acting
Although Jason has grown up in one of Tamil cinema’s most recognized households, he has chosen to establish his own identity behind the camera instead of in front of it.
His decision to pursue filmmaking has been welcomed by many fans, who are curious to see his creative vision in Sigma.
The film is expected to introduce Jason as a storyteller while allowing him to build a career independent of his father’s on-screen legacy.
HeZindagi Verdict
Jason Sanjay’s story about his late-night drive offers a glimpse into the personal side of one of Tamil cinema’s most well-known families. While the incident caused understandable concern at the time, it has since become a humorous family memory. As Jason prepares for the release of Sigma, public attention is now shifting from stories of his childhood to his debut as a filmmaker.
