Thalapathy Vijay, a prominent Tamil actor, was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday after his party, the Tamil Maanila Congress (TMC), emerged as the largest party in the elections. His oath-taking ceremony was marked by the absence of his estranged wife, Sangeetha Sornalingam, and their children, Sanjay and Divya, which has reignited speculation about their family rift and the ongoing divorce proceedings initiated by Sangeetha in Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu. In a resurfaced interview from 2022, Vijay discussed his son Sanjay's future and emphasized that he would never pressure his children into specific career paths. He expressed that Sanjay has the freedom to choose his own path and that he would support him if needed. Additionally, Vijay reflected on his relationship with his father, filmmaker S. A. Chandrasekhar, highlighting the often-unseen sacrifices of fathers in families. Despite the personal challenges, Vijay's political ascent marks a significant shift in his career.