Thalapathy Vijay shocked everyone with his public appearance with actress Trisha at a wedding reception. The appearance was viewed as a statement to rumours of his extramarital affair with Trisha. 

Last month, Vijay's wife Sangeetha officially filed for divorce claiming that the actor has an affair with an actress

Vijay and Sangeetha first met in 1996 after she attended one of his film shoots as a fan and was introduced to him. The couple registered their marriage in the UK in 1998 and later held a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony in Chennai on August 25, 1999

The filing reportedly accused Vijay of infidelity and alleged that he was involved in an “adulterous relationship” with an actress.The petition also reportedly stated that Vijay had emotionally withdrawn from the marriage and that Sangeetha had been forced to live separately

Vijay and Trisha are among Tamil cinema’s most loved onscreen pairs, having acted together in several successful films.Their chemistry in the 2004 blockbuster Ghilli, directed by Dharani, made them an instant fan-favourite pair

The duo worked again in the action drama Thirupaachi, which also performed strongly at the box office. They continued their streak with Aathi, further strengthening their popularity as a screen pair

After nearly 15 years, Vijay and Trisha reunited on screen in Leo, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The reunion in Leo generated huge nostalgia among fans who had grown up watching their earlier films

In several interviews, Trisha has described Vijay as a “kind and supportive co-star” who keeps the atmosphere light on set

Vijay has reportedly appreciated Trisha for her dedication and the ease with which she performs emotional scenes

Over the years, gossip columns and social media have frequently speculated about a romantic relationship between the two. Their reunion in Leo once again sparked speculation among fans online

Trisha occasionally sharing photos or posts connected to Vijay has often triggered renewed gossip. She would drop birthday wish for the actor on her feed with adorable captions, trigerring relationship rumours

After Vijay's wife filed for divorce and details of the petition became viral, Vijay made a public appearance with the actress. The move was viewed as a statement from the actor-politician on not being ashamed of his equation with the actress

Currently, Vijay is gearing up for the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls which will mark his entry into politics. He is contesting as the chief of his party TVK