Long before the cryptic Instagram captions, mirror selfies and whispers that followed Trisha’s attendance at Vijay’s swearing-in ceremony as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, a Kabaddi player named Velu and a girl named Dhanalakshmi were running for their lives in Madurai. That was 2004. it was ghilli. And this is really where the story begins.

There have been many favorite couples in Tamil cinema. But very few have had such a recurring, almost fixed quality as Vijay and Trisha’s on-screen partnership. Five collaborations across two decades, a 15-year gap that no one ever fully explained, a reunion and a cameo that sent social media into a frenzy – he has a filmography that doubles as a timeline of contemporary Tamil cinema.

Ghilli (2004): Where it all began

ghilliDirected by Dharani, released in 2004, ran for over 200 days at the Tamil Nadu box office, and emerged as the highest-grossing Tamil film of that year. It was a Tamil remake of a Telugu film. okkadu. Vijay played the role of state-level Kabaddi player Saravanvelu – carefree, funny, unexpectedly heroic. Trisha played the role of a girl named Dhanalakshmi, who was desperate to escape the obsession of a gangster.

What could have been a routine mass entertainment program became something else, mainly because the chemistry between the two stars seemed effortless. songs like appadi podu Became a cult favorite and continues to enjoy popularity. ghilli Just didn’t make them a couple. This made them a hit pair that no one could take their eyes off from.

When? ghilli Re-released in 2024, it broke records and fans couldn’t get enough of this iconic duo.

Thirupaachi (2005) and Aathi (2006): riding the wave

success of ghilli quickly followed by Thirupaachi In 2005, directed by Perarasu. The film turned out to be a major blockbuster, further strengthening Vijay’s box office power. He played the role of Sivagiri, a protective brother plotting revenge, with Trisha as his love interest – a cool role. ghilliBut which showed that it can hold its own even in a film built around its protagonist. Who can forget the captivating dance performances of Kattu Kattu And Appan Panna Thappula Such songs of the film, which have very good replay value even today?

Aathi This was followed in 2006, directed by Ramana. The film received negative reviews and was a commercial failure. Nevertheless, the memorable chemistry between the two was talked about among Vijay’s fans. Even though the film turned out to be a dud, Vijay and Trisha’s chemistry was unforgettable.

Kuruvi (2008): The final chapter, for a while

KuruviDirected by Dharani, the film revolves around a car racer named Vetrivel, who discovers that his father may still be alive and has been held captive. It was their fourth film together in four years and although it received mixed reviews from critics, it marked the end of a brilliant phase – although no one knew it at the time.

This was another film that received a lot of criticism from the audience, but the songs and their chemistry were a huge hit.

In different years: a silence that no one explained

after KuruviSomething shifted. Vijay and Trisha suddenly stopped working together, leading to rumors that they grew close on the sets ghilli Had changed into something else. Rumors spread that Vijay’s family had asked him to keep distance from Trisha Kuruvi. The professional distance was real and it lasted for 15 years. Nor addressed it publicly. The industry moved on, but fans wouldn’t let it go.

Leo (2023): The reunion Tamil cinema was waiting for

When Lokesh Kanagaraj cast Vijay and Trisha together leoIt felt like it was a deliberate nod to the partnership that Tamil cinema had missed. The film grossed Rs 600 crore worldwide and became one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of all time. Trisha played the role of Vijay’s wife Satyalakshmi – a role that required emotional weight rather than spectacle – and she performed. The reunion wasn’t just fan service. It was a reminder that chemistry grows deeper with time.

And then, away from the cameras, things got interesting. Post the Leo shoot, Vijay and Trisha were spotted hanging out in Oslo, Norway and the pictures took the internet by storm, sparking fresh speculations about the nature of their relationship. Soon after, photos of the two being seen together at London’s Heathrow Airport were also widely circulated. Reportedly, the two went on several foreign trips.

Around the same time, Trisha shared a birthday post for Vijay, which featured a photo of Vijay playing with his dog Izzy, and called him “the best”. After this came a mirror selfie which she posted and wished him a happy birthday. Each post was dissected online with attention usually reserved for official announcements.

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In 2024, the two were seen flying together to Keerthy Suresh and Antony Thatil’s wedding in Goa, with viral photos and a reported passenger list revealing that they traveled together with Vijay’s manager.

Goat (2024): Full circle with Appadi Podu

And then came the moment the internet couldn’t stop talking about. In greatest of all time alias goatDirected by Venkat Prabhu, Trisha made a cameo in the song MattaChoreographer VJ Shekhar pays tribute to Vijay-Trisha duo by recreating the famous appadi podu hook step by step ghilli. This was Vijay’s last film and Trisha’s presence made it even more special.

Trisha was seen with Vijay in a yellow saree and Matta The song quickly became popular on social media. Twenty years after their first film, same pair, same energy – Tamil cinema loved every second of it.

And then, in early 2026, the rumors got a new context. Vijay’s wife, Sankageetha Sornalingam, had filed a divorce petition in the Chengalpattu family court, seeking end of their 27-year-old marriage. In the petition, they alleged that Vijay’s extramarital affair with a female actor was one of the main reasons for the split, although no names were officially mentioned.

Days after the divorce news broke, Vijay made a joint appearance with Trisha at the wedding reception of producer Kalpana S Suresh’s son in Chennai. The iconic couple turned heads in coordinated traditional attire and their appearance sparked intense debate online, just a week after news of Sangeetha filing for divorce went viral. Till now they have remained silent about their relationship.

Six films. two decades. A silence that lasted 15 years and a reunion that seemed inevitable. Whatever the rumors say, whatever the Instagram caption means, the screen has always told its own story about Vijay and Trisha. And that story, by any standards, is one of Tamil cinema’s most enduring pairings.