Vijay-Trisha controversy: Birthday post reignites political buzz
Trisha Krishnan’s delayed birthday post for Vijay has revived speculation around their equation as the actor-politician faces public scrutiny.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK supremo Vijay’s birthday celebrations once again brought his reported equation with actor Trisha Krishnan into the spotlight. A delayed birthday post from Trisha, after hours of silence, triggered fresh social media buzz.
The conversation around Vijay and Trisha began resurfacing in 2023, when Trisha shared a picture with Vijay from the commencement event of Leo. It marked their first major appearance together after nearly 15 years since their last collaboration in Kuruvi.
For years, the reason behind their professional separation remained unclear. But with Leo, one of Tamil cinema’s most popular on-screen pairs returned, and the photograph shared by Trisha opened the door to renewed public interest.
Birthday buzz
On June 22, Vijay’s 52nd birthday passed with thousands of wishes from fans, political leaders and film personalities. However, one particular post that many were waiting for — from Trisha — did not arrive immediately.
In previous years, Trisha had shared affectionate birthday messages for Vijay. In 2025, she referred to him as her “bestest”, while in 2024, she posted an elevator selfie with the caption “the calm to the storm”.
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The absence of a birthday message this year quickly led to speculation about a possible fallout. Social media users claimed that Trisha had unfollowed Vijay, though many later pointed out that there was no confirmation of such a change.
Just after midnight on June 23, Trisha finally shared a photograph that appeared to be from a private birthday celebration. The post carried the caption: “To the person who makes it all worth it.” The timestamp showed 00:00, making it appear like a special birthday message.
Social media storm
The post, however, created more debate than it ended. Several social media users questioned the authenticity of the photograph, with some alleging it was AI-generated while others claimed it was an older image being reshared.
Soon, the internet was flooded with memes, AI edits and fan-made content around Vijay and Trisha. A birthday tribute became a larger online conversation about their relationship and public appearances.
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This was not the first time their association had become a talking point. In December 2024, Vijay and Trisha were seen travelling to Goa for actor Keerthy Suresh’s wedding, drawing attention from fans and online observers.
In March 2026, the two were seen together at the wedding reception of producer Kalpathi S. Suresh’s son. Their appearance, including reports of them arriving together, created further discussion amid ongoing public attention.
Political spotlight
The speculation around Vijay and Trisha also entered the political arena after Vijay launched his political career. In February, Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagendran made remarks involving Trisha while commenting on Vijay’s political journey. Trisha later responded through legal channels, objecting to what she called inappropriate remarks.
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The controversy intensified after reports emerged about Vijay’s wife, Sangeetha Sornalingam, filing a divorce petition. The petition reportedly stated that the marriage had broken down and that the couple had been separated since 2021. It also referred to allegations involving a frequent co-star, without publicly naming the individual.
The ongoing legal proceedings and Vijay’s public appearances with Trisha have continued to fuel debate, with every appearance becoming a subject of political and social media discussion.
Growing questions
At Vijay’s swearing-in ceremony as Chief Minister on May 10, Trisha was seen seated in the front row, while Vijay’s wife and children were absent. She later posted, “the love is always louder.”
Trisha was also seen accompanying Vijay when he visited actor Ajith Kumar’s residence to offer condolences after the death of Ajith’s mother.
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With Vijay now holding a key political position, questions around his personal life have increasingly become part of the public conversation. Several reports have suggested that voices within TVK believe continued focus on these appearances could shift attention away from governance issues.
For now, neither Vijay nor Trisha has publicly addressed the speculation surrounding their relationship. But every appearance, every photograph and every social media post continues to keep the debate alive.
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