Fact Check: Did Vijay's Son Jason Sanjay Drop 'V' From His Name To Support His Mother Amid Divorce?

Has the rift between Jason Sanjay and his father and Tamil actor Vijay intensified? Rumour mills are working overtime with the claims of the budding filmmaker dropping his father's initial 'V' from his name, now going by 'Jason Sanjay S' to show support for his mother, Sangeetha, amid her divorce proceedings, several reports claims.

Following Sangeetha Sornalingam's divorce filing on February 27, 2026, which cites infidelity and neglect, speculations about the family's dynamics have been intense. The latest speculation revolves around 25-year-old aspiring filmmaker Jason Sanjay.

Multiple media outlets report that Jason has changed his name to 'Jason Sanjay S,' with the 'S' believed to represent his mother, Sangeetha. So claimed that the name has been changed on his social media account as well.

In Tamil Nadu, it is customary to use one's father's initial, making a switch from 'V' (for Vijay) to 'S' significant.

Is there truth in the claims?

There has been no official confirmation from Jason or his representatives, and it remains unclear if this change has been formally adopted or is merely speculative. As far as the social media account is concerned, his name remains Jason Sanjay and no changes have been adopted.

It has to be noted that there were lots of rumours on Jason unfollowing his father Vijay on his social media. However, there are no evidences to prove that he was following his father earlier.

Verdict: While the claims of Jason Sanjay changing his name and unfollowing his father are widely reported, they remain unconfirmed by official sources. The speculation is directly tied to the ongoing, and legally unproven, divorce allegations between his parents.