Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s wife Sangeetha withdraws divorce case, retains right to file fresh petition

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“The petitioner is permitted to withdraw this case with a liberty to file a fresh petition in future, if required. The development marks a significant turn in a case that had generated widespread discussion after news of the divorce petition emerged earlier this year. Story continues below this adWhat Sangeetha’s divorce petition allegedInitial reports of trouble in Vijay’s marriage to Sangeetha emerged in late February 2026, when it was reported that she had filed for divorce. According to the petition, Sangeetha had cited allegations of infidelity, mental cruelty and emotional neglect as among the grounds for seeking dissolution of their marriage. In the petition, Sangeetha alleged that Vijay was involved in an extramarital relationship with a female co-star.