Udhayanidhi Stalin is a South Indian film actor, film producer and politician, known primarily for his work in Kollywood (Tamil film industry). He followed in the footsteps of his father MK Stalin and entered politics by joining the Dravida Mahasabha (DMK) in 2019. Udhayanidhi is said to be being groomed to succeed his father as the future president of the DMK.
Wiki/Biography
Udhayanidhi Stalin was born on Sunday, November 27, 1977 (now 46 years old; born in 2023) Place of birth: Madras, Madras State (now Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India). His zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
An old photo of a young Udhayanidhi Stalin in the arms of his father MK Stalin (right) and his grandfather M Karunanidhi (left)
He is an alumnus of Don Bosco High School, Egmore, Chennai and completed his Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1997 from Loyola College, Chennai.
appearance
Height (approximate): 5′ 8″
Eye color: Black
Hair color: Black
Family and religion
Udhayanidhi Stalin did not believe in any religion and called himself an atheist.
Grandfather, parents and siblings
Udayanidhi Stalin’s grandfather, M Karunanidhi, was the second Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and served for five terms between 1969 and 2011 for nearly two decades. M Karunanidhi died in 2018 after a long illness.
M Karunanidhi, grandfather of Udhayanidhi
His father MK Stalin is the DMK president while his mother Durga Stalin is a housewife.
Udhayanidhi Stalin (center) with his father MK Stalin (right) and mother Durga Stalin (left)
He has a sister named Senthamarai Sabarish.
Senthamarai Sabarish, sister of Udhayanidhi Stalin
Wife and children
Udhayanidhi’s wife Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi is a film writer and director known for her work in Tamil films. She is the head of Lifestyle Magazine Inbox 1305.
Udayanidhi Stalin and his wife Kirutiga Udayanidhi
They married in 2002 and have two children: son Inbanithi and daughter Tanmaya.
Udayanidhi Stalin and his son Imbaniti
address
25/9, Chittaranjan Road, Alwarpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
sign
Profession
As a film producer
Stalin entered Kollywood as a film producer and distributor through his production company Red Giant Movies. His first film as a producer was the action comedy Kuruvi (2008). The film starred Vijay and Trisha Krishnan.
Producer Udhayanidhi Stalin on the sets of Kuruvi (2008)
His next film as a producer was Aadhavan, an action-comedy film that released on Diwali in 2009. His third release was the romantic comedy film Manmadan Ambu (2010). He has produced many other films during his career as a film producer. Apart from producing films, he has also worked as a film distributor. His projects as a film distributor include Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010), Madrasapattinam (2010), Boss Engira Bhaskaran (2010), Mynaa (2010), and Bakrid (2019).
As an actor
Just a few years after entering the Tamil film industry, Stalin made his screen debut with the romantic comedy Oru Kal Oru Kannadi (2012), co-starring Hansika Motwani and Santhanam. Stalin played the lead role in the film, which was also produced by Stalin’s production company.
He won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debutant (South) for his performance in Oru Kal Oru Kannadi.
Udhayanidhi Stalin wins Filmfare Award for Best Male Debutant – South
He received critical acclaim for his acting skills and has continued to play guest and lead roles, while also producing and releasing films. He played the lead role of Sakthivel in the courtroom drama Manithan (2016), a Tamil remake of the Arshad Warsi-starrer Jolly LLB (2013).
Poster of Manithan (2016) starring Udhayanidhi Stalin
As a politician
Stalin was inducted into the Dravida Progressive Union (DMK) as the youth wing secretary in July 2019. The post of youth wing secretary is crucial in the party’s leadership as Udayanidhi’s father, DMK president MP Stalin, also held the post for more than three decades since 1982. It was only in 2016 that he assumed the post of president.
Udhayanidhi Stalin’s father MK Stalin warmly welcomed him as the national youth secretary of DMK
Stalin will make his debut in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections in 2021. The Dravidian Progressive Alliance has fielded him to represent the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency.
Udhayanidhi files nomination papers ahead of 2021 Tamil Nadu legislative elections
dispute
Opposition to Sanatan Dharma
On September 2, 2023, Udhayanidhi was embroiled in controversy after making derogatory remarks about Sanatana Dharma at a press conference. He linked Sanatana Dharma to diseases like dengue and malaria and suggested that it should be “eradicated” as he believed it violated the principles of social justice. On September 6, 2023, an FIR was filed against Udhayanidhi by the Uttar Pradesh State for hurting religious sentiments. Later, another FIR was filed against him at the Mira Road police station in Mumbai; the case was filed under Sections 153A and 295A of the Indian Penal Code. While Udhayanidhi was widely criticized for his remarks, some politicians, including Priyank Kharge and Udit Raj, expressed their support. On September 20, 2023, Udhayanidhi made more remarks about Sanatana Dharma at an event. He gave a derogatory example in his speech involving Indian President Draupadi Murmu. Udayanidhi claimed that while many celebrities were invited to visit the new Parliament building on September 19, 2023, Murmu was not invited because she is a widow and belongs to the tribal community.
Video | “Yesterday, some Indian actors came to the new parliament, but our president was not invited. Why? Because Droupadi Murmu is from a tribal community. This is what we call ‘Sanatan Dharma’,” Tamil Nadu Minister @Udhaystalin Speaking at a DMK Youth League meeting… pic.twitter.com/K4JtYWNyz1
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 20, 2023
On June 25, 2024, he was granted bail by a Bengaluru court.
Car Collection
- Range Rover Sport (Vehicle Number – TN 07 CS 0001)
- Toyota Land Cruiser LC 200 VX (Vehicle No.- TN 01 BH 2345)
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 200 CGI (Vehicle No. – TN 07 BM 0001) registered in the name of his company Red Giant Movies
net worth
As of 2021, Udhayanidhi’s net worth is around Rs 27 crore. Of this, movable properties under his name are worth Rs 21,13,09,650 and immovable properties are worth Rs 6,54,39,552.
Facts/Trivia
- Udhayanidhi Stalin was born and brought up in a family with a long association with filmmaking and politics. His grandfather, M Karunanidhi, was a writer-turned-politician. Udhayanidhi’s father, MK Stalin, had a brief stint in acting in the late 80s, appearing in two Tamil films and two TV series. In addition, many of Udhayanidhi’s other relatives are also active in the Tamil film industry.
- Udhayanidhi has three tattoos on his body: the names of his son and daughter, and the initials of the logo of his acting debut film, “Oru Kal Oru Kannadi”.
- As of 2021, Udayanidhi has 22 criminal cases filed against him in different parts of Tamil Nadu.
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