Jason Sanjay, the son of actor and politician Vijay, has allegedly removed the 'V' initial from his professional name, igniting extensive online debate. This change occurs amidst the divorce proceedings of Vijay and his wife, Sangeetha Sornalingam, after over twenty years of marriage.
Jason Vijay takes on his mother's initial during his parents' divorce process
As reported by various regional media outlets, including Money Control, Jason Sanjay has changed his signature from 'Jason Sanjay V' to 'Jason Sanjay S.' In South Indian naming customs, the initial typically signifies the father's name. However, it is now reported that the young filmmaker is opting to use 'S' to honor his mother, Sangeetha.
The name change has garnered considerable attention on social media, with numerous people viewing it as a sign of support for his mother during the current family circumstances. Sangeetha recently initiated divorce proceedings against Vijay at the Chengalpattu District Court, concluding their 27-year marriage. The situation became public on February 27, 2026, with reports suggesting the petition mentioned problems such as alleged infidelity and neglect. Neither Vijay nor Sangeetha has publicly commented on the specifics of the case yet.
Has Jason stopped following Vijay on Instagram?
Fueling the rumors about the family, some social media users recently observed that Jason Sanjay does not follow Vijay on Instagram. While some saw this as an indication of a rift, others suggested that he might have never followed his father's account initially.
The announcement of the divorce has also aligned with increased attention on Vijay's private life. Earlier this month, Vijay was seen at a prominent wedding reception alongside actress Trisha Krishnan. They arrived together in the same vehicle at the wedding of producer Kalpathi S. Suresh's son in Chennai on March 5, 2026. Vijay and Trisha were dressed in matching beige and ivory-gold attire, an appearance that swiftly sparked considerable interest on social media.
Jason Sanjay is gearing up to make his debut as a director
Although Vijay and Trisha have not addressed the rumors about their joint appearance, fans remain attentive to the unfolding events as Jason Sanjay advances in his filmmaking journey. Concurrently, Jason Sanjay is gearing up for his first directorial venture, Sigma, featuring Sundeep Kishan as the lead actor. This project represents his initial significant foray into filmmaking and has already sparked interest in the Tamil film industry.