Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Son Jason Sanjay Recalls Childhood Kidnapping by a Thalapathy Fan Amid Family Rift Rumours

In a candid and widely circulated video, Jason Sanjay, son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor C Joseph Vijay, has shared an amusing childhood memory of being 'kidnapped' by an overzealous fan of his father. The recollection comes at a time when the director's personal life and alleged strained relationship with his superstar dad have been subjects of intense public scrutiny. Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Takes a Surprise Bus Ride After Launching 300 New Government Buses in Chennai; WATCH Viral Video.

Jason Sanjay Shares His Childhood Kidnapping Story

The incident, which Jason Sanjay playfully recounted while interacting with a child on the sets of his upcoming directorial debut Sigma, dates back to his school days. He narrated how Gemini Mani, a devoted fan of Vijay, took him from school instead of his usual security detail.

Recalling the episode, Jason humorously stated in Tamil, "When I was younger, your father tried to take me away in a car. My father always sent security to pick me up from school. But your father came and took me."

Gemini Mani, who was also present during the conversation and recording the video, corroborated the story, explaining his motivation. He revealed, "I am a big Thalapathy fan. I wanted to see Thalapathy somehow, so I went instead of security and picked up Sanjay." Mani added that a young Jason, mistaking the situation for an actual abduction, "threw all his school bags and tried to escape like that." Jason, then studying in the 5th standard at Adyar School, reportedly struggled to get away before being safely placed in Vijay's car when it arrived to pick him up.

Vijay-Jason Relationship and Rift Rumours Under the Spotlight

This nostalgic anecdote resurfaces amidst persistent rumours of a rift between Jason Sanjay and his father, CM Vijay. Speculation about a strained relationship has been fueled by several high-profile developments concerning the actor-turned-politician's personal life.

Reports indicate that Vijay's wife, Sangeetha Sornalingam, recently filed for divorce, drawing considerable public attention to the family's dynamics. Further intensifying the rumours, social media users noted that Jason Sanjay reportedly unfollowed his father on Instagram, although some suggest he might never have followed him in the first place.

Adding to the speculation was the notable absence of both Jason Sanjay and his sister, Divya Saasha, from their father C Joseph Vijay's swearing-in ceremony as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026. There were also unconfirmed reports suggesting that Jason had chosen to use the initial 'S' (linked to his mother) instead of 'V' (linked to his father) in the credits of his debut film. However, some recent reports suggest that Jason's fond recollection of his father in the viral video could be seen as an indirect dismissal of these ongoing rift rumours.

Jason Sanjay's Directorial Debut ‘Sigma’

Jason Sanjay, born on August 26, 2000, is making his foray into filmmaking as a director with the highly anticipated film Sigma. As of July 2, 2026, he is 25 years old. The action-adventure-comedy thriller, produced by Lyca Productions, is set to release worldwide in theatres on July 31, 2026. Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Takes a Surprise Bus Ride After Launching 300 New Government Buses in Chennai; WATCH Viral Video.

Sigma is an upcoming action-adventure comedy thriller directed by Jason Sanjay and produced by Lyca Productions. Starring Sundeep Kishan in the lead role alongside Faria Abdullah, the film also features Raju Sundaram, Shiv Panditt, Anbu Thasan, Yog Japee, Sampath Raj, Kiran Konda, Magalakshmi Sudharsanan, and Gemini Mani in pivotal roles. Blending crime, treasure hunts, and high-stakes heists, the film's music is composed by Thaman S. Sigma is scheduled to hit theatres on July 31, 2026, while its digital streaming rights have reportedly been acquired by Netflix.

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