Fans revisit Vijay and Trisha’s five-film history as divorce petition sparks fresh speculation over long-standing rumours
Chennai: As Tamil cinema fans pore over every detail surrounding actor Vijay Thalapathy’s ongoing divorce petition filed by his wife Sangeeta Sornalingam, attention has turned once again to his on-screen chemistry with actress Trisha Krishnan. Social media and entertainment portals are buzzing with speculation after Sangeeta’s court filing referenced an alleged extramarital relationship with an unnamed female co-star — with many pointing to the long-standing rumours involving Trisha.
While neither Vijay nor Trisha has commented on the speculation, the pair’s professional history has come under the spotlight. Here is the complete, verified list of films in which Thalapathy Vijay and Trisha Krishnan have shared screen space:
1. Ghilli (2004)
Directed by Dharani, this was the first and most iconic pairing of Vijay and Trisha. The sports-action drama became a massive blockbuster, with their breezy romance and memorable songs cementing them as one of Tamil cinema’s most loved on-screen couples.
2. Thirupaachi (2005)
Again directed by Dharani, the action entertainer saw Vijay in a mass-hero avatar and Trisha as the love interest. The film was another commercial success and strengthened their box-office pull as a pair.
3. Aathi (2006)
Directed by Ramana, this action drama featured Vijay and Trisha in a relatively subdued romantic track amid high-octane sequences. It was the third consecutive collaboration between the two.
4. Kuruvi (2008)
The fourth and final film in their initial streak, once more under Dharani’s direction. The action-comedy marked the end of their frequent pairings for over a decade and a half.
5. Leo (2023)
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, this high-profile pan-Indian action thriller brought Vijay and Trisha back together after a 15-year gap. Trisha played the female lead opposite Vijay, and the film’s release re-ignited old rumours that had largely stayed dormant.
After Kuruvi in 2008, the duo did not collaborate until Leo, despite their proven on-screen success. Persistent rumours of a personal relationship have circulated in Tamil film circles since the mid-2000s, though both actors have consistently maintained a strictly professional equation and never addressed the gossip publicly.
Sangeeta Sornalingam’s divorce petition, filed in the Chengalpattu District Court earlier this week, does not name any actress. It alleges mental cruelty and an extramarital affair that allegedly began around 2021. The matter is listed for further hearing on April 20, 2026. Legal experts emphasise that the claims remain unproven and are yet to be adjudicated.
As the story develops, fans continue to revisit the five films above, analysing every frame and interview clip for “hints” — a testament to the enduring curiosity surrounding one of Tamil cinema’s most talked-about on-screen jodis. Neither Vijay nor Trisha has issued any statement on the current developments.
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