Sangeetha Sornalingam, wife of actor-turned-politician Vijay, made a rare public appearance in Chennai on Friday as she arrived at Kamala Cinemas with their daughter Divya Saasha to watch their son Jason Sanjay’s directorial debut, Sigma.
The family outing came as Sigma reached theatres on October 2, marking an important moment in Jason Sanjay’s career as he steps behind the camera for his first feature film.
Videos from outside the Chennai theatre showed Sangeetha and Divya arriving for an early screening. Sangeetha was seen smiling as photographers captured her arrival, while Divya accompanied her into the theatre.
Sangeetha wore a cream-coloured suit with a golden border, while Divya was dressed casually in a black T-shirt and jeans.
Jason Sanjay was also seen with his mother and sister at the theatre as his debut film opened in cinemas.
Sangeetha Joins Children for Jason Sanjay’s Directorial Debut
The appearance drew attention because Sangeetha has largely remained away from the public spotlight in recent months.
Her appearance at the Sigma screening therefore became notable, particularly as the occasion was centred on her son’s first film as a director.
Jason Sanjay has previously spoken about wanting Sigma to be promoted on its own merits rather than relying heavily on his father’s enormous public profile.
Vijay was not seen at the screening and, according to Jason’s earlier comments, was not expected to participate in the film’s promotional campaign.
Why Vijay Is Not Promoting Sigma
Jason Sanjay had previously explained that his father would stay away from the promotional activities surrounding Sigma.
Speaking about the decision, Jason said:
“My father is waiting for the release of Sigma. He won’t be promoting my film. I want the promotions to be about the film and not him. I don’t want it to overlap.”
He also pointed to Vijay’s responsibilities outside cinema, saying:
“And he’s become CM now, so he has so many responsibilities. He’s waiting to see what I’ve done and is very excited.”
Jason has also discussed how he expects his father to react after watching the film.
Jason Sanjay Says Vijay Takes Time Before Giving His Opinion
In an earlier conversation with Pearle Maaney on her YouTube show, Jason described his father as someone who generally takes time to formulate his thoughts.
“My dad is usually a quiet person. He takes his time. If I ask a question, he’ll take 10 seconds to respond.”
Jason humorously recalled that he sometimes checks whether the call has been disconnected if his father remains silent for too long.
He explained that Vijay tends to think carefully before giving his assessment.
“Think, come to your conclusion, and then call me, email me, or something.”
Jason said he expects Vijay to take even more time when evaluating a feature film because a movie requires a more detailed response than an ordinary conversation.
“I think you need more time to analyse the film. But he’ll like the film. He’ll be proud.”
Sangeetha and Vijay’s Marriage Has Faced Public Scrutiny
Sangeetha and Vijay’s personal life has attracted considerable public attention following developments involving a divorce petition filed earlier in 2026.
According to the reports supplied for this article, Sangeetha filed a divorce petition before the Chengalpattu Family Court in February 2026.
The petition reportedly contained allegations concerning Vijay’s personal conduct and alleged emotional distress within the marriage. These were allegations made in the legal proceedings and should not be treated as established facts.
The reported grounds included allegations of emotional neglect, public humiliation, mental cruelty and constructive desertion. The petition also reportedly sought permanent alimony and residential rights.
Sangeetha Withdrew the Divorce Petition in August
According to the cited report, Sangeetha subsequently withdrew the divorce petition on August 7, 2026.
She reportedly appeared before the Chengalpattu Family Court through video conference and informed the court that she did not wish to continue with the proceedings. A withdrawal petition was also filed.
The circumstances surrounding the withdrawal should be distinguished from the allegations contained in the original petition. The supplied reports do not establish the truth of those allegations or provide a definitive public explanation for the withdrawal.
Sangeetha and Vijay married in 1999 and have two children, Jason Sanjay and Divya Saasha.
What Is Sigma About?
Directed by Jason Sanjay, Sigma marks his first feature as a filmmaker.
The film stars Sundeep Kishan as Guru, described as a treasure hunter and radio host whose life changes dramatically after a betrayal leaves him with nothing.
The cast also includes Faria Abdullah, Sampath Raj, Raju Sundaram, Shiv Panditt, Anbu Thasan and Yog Japee.
The film is produced by Subaskaran under Lyca Productions and has been released in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam.
A Significant Moment for Jason Sanjay
With Sigma, Jason Sanjay is beginning a filmmaking career while carrying the expectations that naturally come with being the son of one of Tamil cinema’s most recognisable stars.
His decision to keep Vijay out of the promotional campaign has allowed the film’s cast, crew and story to remain at the centre of the publicity.
For Sangeetha, appearing at the theatre alongside Jason and Divya offered a rare public glimpse of the family supporting the filmmaker as he begins a new chapter of his career.
The focus of the occasion, however, remained firmly on Jason Sanjay and the release of his first film, Sigma.
