Jason Sanjay, the son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and a filmmaker making his directorial debut with Sigma, has spoken publicly for the first time about a past romantic relationship that lasted 18 months during his college years. The revelation comes just days after the film’s theatrical release on October 2, 2026, and adds a personal layer to the quiet rollout of his debut project. In an interview with VJ Siddhu, Sanjay described the romance as his only serious love affair to date, saying it began when he was still in college and lasted for about a year and a half. He recalled that the relationship ended amicably when he moved to London to pursue filmmaking. 'It was a long time ago, when we were in college. We were in love for about a year and a half,' he said. He added that both parties have since moved on, and he now feels no lingering resentment. 'I have no hard feelings about the relationship today and am comfortable with how things turned out,' he shared. To avoid emotional complications post-breakup, Sanjay revealed he consciously stayed off social media. 'If we post stories after the breakup and then reconnect, we can’t get out of it. So we kept a distance between us. I always control myself to not do things that I don’t want to do,' he explained. During that period, he found solace in listening to Yuvan Shankar Raja’s love songs, a detail that has already sparked discussion among fans of the composer. Sanjay, born on August 26, 2000, made a notable shift in March 2026 when he changed his professional name from one based on his father’s initial 'V' to 'S', reportedly standing for his mother, Sangeetha Sornalingam. This move marked a departure from the common practice among star kids in Tamil cinema. His journey into filmmaking began in Canada, where he wrote a 120-page script while studying storytelling. Though he couldn’t make a feature at the time, he adapted it into a 20-minute short film to test his directorial instincts. He credited his family’s steady support — especially his sister Divya Saasha, for giving him the confidence to step into the industry. She was the first person to hear the story behind Sigma and offered feedback that helped refine the script. Now, with the film out and the personal chapter shared, the focus turns to how audiences will receive his debut. Not just as a filmmaker, but as someone stepping into the spotlight with a quiet, introspective voice.