Udhayanidhi Stalin

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{{Short description|politician}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2020}}
{{Indian name|Udhayanidhi|Stalin}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Udhayanidhi Stalin
| image = Udhaya.jpg
| caption = Udhayanidhi in 2020
| office = Member of [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]]
| term_start = 11 May 2021
| term_end =
| 1blankname = Chief Minister
| 1namedata = [[M. K. Stalin]]
| predecessor = [[J. Anbazhagan]]
| constituency = [[Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni]]
| office1 = Youth Wing Secretary of [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]]
| term_start1 = 4 July 2019
| term_end1 =
| president1 = [[M. K. Stalin]]
| 1blankname1 = General Secretary
| 1namedata1 = [[K. Anbazhagan]]<br />[[Durai Murugan]]
| predecessor1 = [[M. P. Saminathan]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/another-son-traces-dads-footsteps-rises-in-the-dmk/articleshow/70081296.cms | title=Another son traces dad's footsteps, rises in the DMK | work=[[The Times of India]] | date=5 July 2019 | access-date=5 July 2019}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1977|11|27}}
| birth_place = [[Alwarpet]], [[Madras]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]] (present-day [[Chennai]])
| death_date =
| death_place =
| death_cause =
| resting_place =
| party = [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]]
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi]]|2002}}
| children = {{ubl|Inban|Tanmaya}}
| parents = {{ubl|[[M. K. Stalin]] (Father)|Durga Stalin (Mother)}}
| relatives = See ''[[Karunanidhi family]]''
| residence = 25/9, Chittaranjan Road, Cenotaph Road, [[Alwarpet]], [[Chennai]] - 600018, [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]
| education = [[Bachelor of Commerce]]
| alma_mater = [[Loyola College, Chennai]]
| occupation = {{hlist|Film producer|Film actor|Politician}}
}}

'''Udhayanidhi Stalin''' (born 27 November 1977) is an Indian actor, producer, and politician who prominently works in [[Tamil cinema]]. He is member of the [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]] from the [[Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni|Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tn-udhayanidhi-stalin-wins-big-cements-claim-to-political-legacy/articleshow/82362964.cms | title=Tamil Nadu: Udhayanidhi Stalin wins big, cements claim to political legacy | publisher=[[The Times of India]] | work=D Govardan | date=3 May 2021 | accessdate=3 May 2021}}</ref> He entered the film industry as a producer and distributor with his production studio, [[Red Giant Movies]], and made films including ''[[Kuruvi]]'' (2008), ''[[Aadhavan]]'' (2009) and ''[[Manmadan Ambu]]'' (2010).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/udhayanidhi-stalin/biography.html|title=Exclusive biography of @Udhaystalin and on his life.|website=FilmiBeat}}</ref> He subsequently made his debut as an actor through the romantic comedy, ''[[Oru Kal Oru Kannadi]]'' (2012) and has since continued producing and starring in his own films.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://redgiantmovies.in/about.html|title=Redgiant Movies|website=redgiantmovies.in}}</ref>

==Early life and family==

Udhayanidhi Stalin is the son of [[M. K. Stalin]], current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, and the grandson of former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu [[M. Karunanidhi]]. He attended [[Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai|Don Bosco]] school and his got a BSc degree in Visual Communications from [[Loyola College, Chennai|Loyola College]] in [[Chennai]].<ref>{{cite web|date=20 March 2021|title=Tamil Nadu: 7 alumni from Egmore Don Bosco school in fray for assembly election|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/assembly-elections/tamil-nadu/tamil-nadu-7-alumni-from-egmore-don-bosco-school-in-fray-for-assembly-election/articleshow/81604378.cms|work=D Govardan|publisher=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=4 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/20101004-udhayanidhi-stalin-right-heir-right-now-744206-2010-09-25 | title=Udhayanidhi Stalin: Right Heir, Right Now | publisher=India Today | work=Lakshmi Subramanian | date=25 September 2010 | access-date=31 October 2018}}</ref> Several of his relatives have been actively involved in politics and Tamil cinema since the 1950s. His cousins [[Arulnithi]] and [[Dayanidhi Azhagiri]] are an actor and producer, respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://jfwonline.com/article/arulnithi-tamilarasu-blessed-baby-boy/|title=Arulnithi Tamilarasu Blessed With Baby Boy!}}</ref>

==Film career==
Udhayanidhi's first film as a producer with [[Red Giant Movies]] was ''[[Kuruvi]]'' (2008), starring [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] and [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/may/03kuruvi.htm|title=Vijay fans will love Kuruvi|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref> He also produced two films directed by [[K. S. Ravikumar]], ''[[Aadhavan]]'' (2009) and ''[[Manmadan Ambu]]'' (2010).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/aadhavan.html|title=Aadhavan - Tamil Movie Reviews - Suriya Nayanthara Ramesh Kanna Vadivelu K.S.Ravikumar Udhayanidhi Stalin Harris Jayaraj - Behindwoods.com|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/manmadhan-ambu-movie-review.html|title=MANMADHAN AMBU MOVIE REVIEW - TAMIL MOVIE MANMADHAN AMBU MOVIE REVIEW|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref> He produced [[AR Murugadoss]]'s science fiction film ''[[7aum Arivu]]'' (2011), while also working as a distributor, achieving success through his four 2010 releases: [[Gautham Menon]]'s ''[[Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-10-01/silambarasan-gautham-menon-vtv-02-06-10.html|title=Silambarasan - Tamil Movie News - Red Giant's plan for Silambarasan - Silambarasan | Gautham Menon | Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaaya - Behindwoods.com|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref> [[A. L. Vijay]]'s ''[[Madrasapattinam]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/red-giant-movies-will-be-releasing-vijays-saivam.html|title=Red Giant Movies will be releasing Vijay's Saivam|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref> [[M. Rajesh]]'s ''[[Boss Engira Bhaskaran]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/boss-engira-baskaran-preview-malayalam-movie-11695|title=Boss Engira Baskaran Malayalam Movie Preview cinema review stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> and [[Prabhu Solomon]]'s ''[[Mynaa]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/mynaa-preview-tamilfont-movie-11424|title=Mynaa தமிழ் Movie Preview cinema review stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref>

In 2012, he debuted as a lead actor in [[M. Rajesh]]'s romantic comedy ''[[Oru Kal Oru Kannadi]]'' (2012), co-starring with [[Hansika Motwani]] and [[N. Santhanam|Santhanam]]. Stalin received positive reviews for his performance of an unemployed youth. Behindwoods.com noted: "Udhay's portrayal of Saravanan is neat and enjoyable. He scored well in his debut supported Santhanam well in the film", while [[Sify]].com added: "Udhay's debut is promising and hats off to him to underplay his role".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/oru-kal-oru-kannadi-review-tamil-pcmau2jdcdhfc.html |title=Review : Oru Kal Oru Kannadi|work=Sify.com. |access-date=24 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/apr-12-02/oru-kal-oru-kannadi-review.html |title=Oru Kal Oru Kannadi Review – Oru Kal Oru Kannadi Movie Review|publisher=Behindwoods.com. |access-date=24 June 2016}}</ref> Stalin won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South|Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut]] for his performance.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/okok-immensely-watchable-fare/article3847867.ece|title=OKOK: Immensely watchable fare|first=Y. Sunita|last=Chowdhary|date=1 September 2012|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> The success of ''Oru Kal Oru Kannadi'' prompted Stalin to continue acting and he appeared in ''[[Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal]]'' (2014) and ''[[Nanbenda]]'' (2015), both films featuring him opposite [[Nayanthara]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/idhu-kathirvelan-kadhal/idhu-kathirvelan-kadhal-review.html|title=Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal (aka) Ithu Kathirvelan Kadhal review|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/nanbenda/nanbenda-review.html|title=Nanbenda (aka) Nannbenda review|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref> He worked on ''[[Gethu]]'' (2016), with [[Amy Jackson]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Gethu-A-beautifully-shot-thriller-that-isn%E2%80%99t-particularly-thrilling/article13999572.ece|title=Gethu: A beautifully shot thriller that isn't particularly thrilling|first=Sudhir|last=Srinivasan|date=14 January 2016|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> and then performed in the courtroom drama ''[[Manithan (2016 film)|Manithan]]'' (2016), with [[Hansika Motwani]], a remake of the Hindi film ''[[Jolly LLB]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-manithan-is-a-poor-imitation-of-jolly-llb/20160429.htm|title=Review: Manithan is a poor imitation of Jolly LLB|first=S.|last=Saraswathi|website=Rediff}}</ref>

In 2017, he has worked in the comedy entertainer ''[[Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen]]'' from director [[Ezhil]], <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/saravanan-irukka-bayamaen-review-a-mundane-comedy-entertainer-review-tamil-rfmk1vcdcfhij.html|title=Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen Review: A mundane comedy entertainer}}</ref> followed by ''[[Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam]]'' <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/podhuvaga-emmanasu-thangam-review-tamil-movie-21136|title=Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam review. Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam Tamil movie review, story, rating|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> and action thriller, ''[[Ippadai Vellum]]''. Stalin has delivered a decent performance with his share of subtleness.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/ippadai-vellum/ippadai-vellum-review.html|title=Ippadai Vellum (aka) Ippadai Velum review|date=9 November 2017|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> The next project was the drama ''[[Nimir]]'' (2018), a remake of Malayalam film ''[[Maheshinte Prathikaaram]]'' directed by [[Priyadarshan]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nimir-review-a-soleless-remake/article22528880.ece|title='Nimir' review: A 'sole'less remake|first=Vishal|last=Menon|date=26 January 2018|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> then following the romantic drama, ''[[Kanne Kalaimaane]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kanne-kalaimane-movie-review-udhayanidhi-stalin-and-tamannaah-shine-in-optimistic-romantic-drama-1462180-2019-02-22|title=Kanne Kalaimane movie review: Udhayanidhi Stalin and Tamannaah shine in optimistic romantic drama|first1=Kirubhakar Purushothaman|last1=ChennaiFebruary 22|first2=2019UPDATED|last2=February 22|first3=2019 10:51|last3=Ist|website=India Today}}</ref>

In 2020, he appeared in [[Mysskin]]'s ''[[Psycho (2020 film)|Psycho]]'' who a dive into the psyche of a serial killer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/psycho-movie-review-mysskin-s-film-succeeds-in-humanizing-a-serial-killer/story-RMv4GLSZntg3sAAHsxXYuJ.html|title=Psycho movie review: Mysskin's film succeeds in humanizing a serial killer|date=24 January 2020|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

== Political career ==
Udhayanidhi Stalin contested and won in the Chepauk - Thiruvallikeni Assembly Constituency in the [[2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election|2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Election]].<ref name="Tamil Nadu: Udhayanidhi Stalin wins big, cements claim to political legacy {{!}} Chennai News - Times of India">{{cite news|last1=The Times of India|first1=D. Govardan / TNN /|date=3 May 2021|title=Tamil Nadu: Udhayanidhi Stalin wins big, cements claim to political legacy {{!}} Chennai News - Times of India|language=en|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tn-udhayanidhi-stalin-wins-big-cements-claim-to-political-legacy/articleshow/82362964.cms|accessdate=4 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210504081909/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tn-udhayanidhi-stalin-wins-big-cements-claim-to-political-legacy/articleshow/82362964.cms|archivedate=4 May 2021}}</ref> Udhayanidhi Stalin introduced a robotic sewer cleaner in his constituency of Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni for the first time in Tamilnadu on 21st June 2021.<ref>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2021/jun/22/robotic-sewer-cleaner-launched-in-chepauk-2319657.html</ref>

== Personal life ==
Udhayanidhi is married to Kiruthiga in 2002 and the couple have a son and a daughter. Currently, Kiruthiga heads the lifestyle magazine ''Inbox 1305''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kollywood Director Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi Biography, News, Photos, Videos|url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/director/kiruthiga-udhayanidhi|website=nettv4u}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Inbox 1305 celebrates its first anniversary|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2009/aug/11/inbox-1305-celebrates-its-first-anniversary-76502.html|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> She also directed the film ''[[Vanakkam Chennai]]'' (2013) for [[Red Giant Movies]] and ''[[Kaali (2018 film)|Kaali]]'' (2018).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vanakkam Chennai Movie Review Vanakkam Chennai, வணக்கம் சென்னை விமர்சனம்|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/vanakkam-chennai/vanakkam-chennai-review.html|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=18 May 2018|title=Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi's Kaali: What Works, What Doesn't|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/tamil-features/kaali-kiruthiga-review-udhayanidhi-vijay-anthony/}}</ref> Udhayanidhi and Kiruthiga are atheists.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-24|title=I'm an atheist, my daughter wanted a photo: Udhay Stalin on Vinayagar idol tweet|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/im-atheist-my-daughter-wanted-photo-udhay-stalin-vinayagar-idol-tweet-131498|access-date=2021-05-25|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref>

==Filmography==

===As actor===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="background:LightSteelBlue; text-align:center;"
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Aadhavan]]'' || Servant || Guest appearance
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Oru Kal Oru Kannadi]]'' || Saravanan || [[2nd South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Award for Best Male Debutant]]<br /> [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South]]<br />[[Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards|Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Newcomer Actor]]
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Vanakkam Chennai]]'' || Flat tenant || Guest appearance
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal]]'' || Kathirvelan ||
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Nannbenda]]'' || Sathya ||
|-
| rowspan=2|2016 || ''[[Gethu]]'' || Sethu ||
|-
| ''[[Manithan (2016 film)|Manithan]]'' || Sakthivel ||
|-
| rowspan=3|2017 || ''[[Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen]]'' || Saravanan ||
|-
| ''[[Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam]]'' || Ganesh ||
|-
| ''[[Ippadai Vellum]]'' || Madhusoodhanan ||
|-
|2018 || ''[[Nimir]]'' || Selvam ||
|-
|2019 || ''[[Kanne Kalaimaane]]''|| Kamala Kannan ||
|-
|2020 || ''[[Psycho (2020 film)|Psycho]]'' || Gautham ||
|-
| rowspan=4|2021 || ''[[Kannai Nambathey]]''|| {{TBA}} || Filming
|-
|''[[Angel (upcoming film)|Angel]]'' || {{TBA}} || Filming<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/udhayanidhi-to-romance-payal-rajput-in-angel/articleshow/65910659.cms?from=mdr</ref>
|-
|Untitled ''[[Article 15 (film)|Article 15]]'' remake || {{TBA}} || Filming<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/udhayanidhi-starts-shooting-for-tamil-remake-of-article-15/articleshow/82002291.cms</ref>
|-
| Untitled [[Magizh Thirumeni]] project || {{TBA}} || Filming <ref>{{cite news |title= Udhayanidhi Stalin begins shooting for his film with Magizh Thirumeni|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/udhayanidhi-stalin-begins-shooting-for-his-film-with-magizh-thirumeni/amp_articleshow/79603300.cms|access-date=25 July 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=7 December 2020|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|}

===As producer===
*''[[Kuruvi]]'' (2008)
*''[[Aadhavan]]'' (2009)
*''[[Manmadan Ambu]]'' (2010)
*''[[7aum Arivu]]'' (2011)

===As distributor===
*''[[Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa]]'' (2010)
*''[[Madrasapattinam]]'' (2010)
*''[[Boss Engira Bhaskaran]]'' (2010)
*''[[Mynaa]]'' (2010)
*''[[Bakrid]]'' (2019)

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|3561350}}

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