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{{Indian name|Udhayanidhi|Stalin}}  
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| name                = Udhayanidhi Stalin
| name                = Udhayanidhi Stalin
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| president1          = [[M. K. Stalin]]
| president1          = [[M. K. Stalin]]
| 1blankname1        = General Secretary
| 1blankname1        = Gen. Secy
| 1namedata1          = [[K. Anbazhagan]]<br />[[Durai Murugan]]
| 1namedata1          = [[K. Anbazhagan]]
 
[[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>
| 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_date          = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1977|11|27}}
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| parents            = {{ubl|[[M. K. Stalin]] (Father)|Durga Stalin (Mother)}}
| parents            = {{ubl|[[M. K. Stalin]] (Father)|Durga Stalin (Mother)}}
| relatives          = See ''[[Karunanidhi family]]''
| relatives          = See ''[[Karunanidhi family]]''
| residence          = 25/9, Chittaranjan Road, Cenotaph Road, [[Alwarpet]], [[Chennai]] - 600018, [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]
| residence          = 25/9, Chittaranjan Road, Cenotaph Road, [[Alwarpet]], [[Chennai]] 600018, [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]
| education          = [[Bachelor of Commerce]]
| education          = [[Bachelor of Commerce ]]
| alma_mater          = [[Loyola College, Chennai]]
| alma_mater          = [[Loyola College, Chennai]]
| occupation          = {{hlist|Film producer|Film actor|Politician}}
| occupation          = {{hlist|Film producer|Actor|Politician}}
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'''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>
'''Udhayanidhi Stalin''' (born 27 November 1977) is an Indian film producer, actor and politician who prominently works in [[Tamil cinema]]. He is member of the [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]] from the [[Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni (state assembly constituency)|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==
== 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>
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==
== 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 &#124; Gautham Menon &#124; 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>
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 &#124; Gautham Menon &#124; 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>
[[File:Udhayanidhi Stalin at 60th South Filmfare Awards 2013.jpg|thumb|left|Udhayanidhi at the 60th South Filmfare Awards in 2013]]


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 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 news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/okok-immensely-watchable-fare/article3847867.ece|title=OKOK: Immensely watchable fare|first=Y. Sunita|last=Chowdhary|newspaper=The Hindu|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 news|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|newspaper=The Hindu|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 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 news|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|newspaper=The Hindu|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>
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 ==
== 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>
=== 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections ===
Udhayanidhi Stalin's fierce campaign across Tamil Nadu has helped the DMK party secure a major win in the assembly elections. His AIIMS Brick remark changed the course of the Tamil Nadu election campaign<ref>{{Cite web|title=The brick that changed the course of the Tamil Nadu election campaign|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2021/04/04/the-brick-that-changed-the-course-of-the-tamil-nadu-election-campaign.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
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>


=== Chepauk – Thiruvallikeni MLA ===
Udhayanidhi Stalin introduced a robotic sewer cleaner in his constituency of Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni for the first time in Tamilnadu on 21st June 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Robotic sewer-cleaner launched in Chepauk|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2021/jun/22/robotic-sewer-cleaner-launched-in-chepauk-2319657.html}}</ref>


Udhayanidhi Stalin was nominated as a member of [[Anna University]]’s Syndicate for a period of three years. The announcement was made by Speaker M. Appavu in the Assembly on September 13, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-13|title=அண்ணா பல்கலை. ஆட்சி மன்றக்குழு உறுப்பினராக உதயநிதி நியமனம்!|url=https://www.nakkheeran.in/24-by-7-news/thamizhagam/udayanithi-appointed-member-anna-university-governing-council|access-date=2021-09-14|website=nakkheeran|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|date=2021-09-13|title=Udhayanithi Stalin gets additional post as a member of Board of Governors of Anna University|url=https://www.dtnext.in/News/City/2021/09/13145028/1317881/Udhayanithi-Stalin-gets-additional-post-as-a-member-.vpf|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-14|website=dtNext.in|language=en}}</ref>
He has sidelined kanimozhi, one of the veteran politician from dmk successfully and emerged as a strong position in his party.


== Personal life ==
== 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>
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> His son Inban Udhayanidhi has signed for [[NEROCA FC]] football club which plays in the [[I-League]].<ref>{{cite web|date=28 August 2021|title=Popular Indian football club signs Tamil Nadu CM Stalin's grandson Inban Udhayanidhi|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2021/aug/28/popular-indian-football-club-signs-tamil-nadu-cm-stalin-grandson-inban-udhayanidhi-2351047.html|url-status=live|access-date=3 September 2021|work=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=27 August 2021|title=A goal away from politics for Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin's grandson Inban Udhayanidhi|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/a-goal-away-from-politics-for-tamil-nadu-cm-mk-stalins-grandson-inban/articleshow/85677033.cms|url-status=live|access-date=3 September 2021|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>


==Filmography==
== Filmography ==


===As actor===
=== As actor ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-  style="background:LightSteelBlue; text-align:center;"
|-  style="background:LightSteelBlue; text-align:center;"
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes
|-
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Aadhavan]]'' || Servant || Guest appearance
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Aadhavan]]'' || Servant || Cameo
|-
|-
| 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&nbsp;– South]]<br />[[Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards|Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Newcomer Actor]]
| 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&nbsp;– 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 ||  
| 2014 || ''[[Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal]]'' || Kathirvelan ||
|-
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Nannbenda]]'' || Sathya ||  
| 2015 || ''[[Nannbenda]]'' || Sathya ||
|-
|-
| rowspan=2|2016 || ''[[Gethu]]'' || Sethu ||
| rowspan=2|2016 || ''[[Gethu]]'' || Sethu ||
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| ''[[Manithan (2016 film)|Manithan]]'' || Sakthivel ||
| ''[[Manithan (2016 film)|Manithan]]'' || Sakthivel ||
|-
|-
| rowspan=3|2017 || ''[[Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen]]'' || Saravanan ||  
| rowspan=3|2017 || ''[[Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen]]'' || Saravanan ||
|-
| ''[[Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam]]'' || Ganesh ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam]]'' || Ganesh ||  
| ''[[Ippadai Vellum]]'' || Madhusoodhanan ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Ippadai Vellum]]'' || Madhusoodhanan ||  
|2018 || ''[[Nimir]]'' || Selvam ||
|-
|-
|2018 || ''[[Nimir]]'' || Selvam ||  
|2019 || ''[[Kanne Kalaimaane]]''|| Kamala Kannan ||
|-
|-
|2019 || ''[[Kanne Kalaimaane]]''|| Kamala Kannan ||  
|2020 || ''[[Psycho (2020 film)|Psycho]]'' || Gautham ||
|-
|-
|2020 || ''[[Psycho (2020 film)|Psycho]]'' || Gautham ||  
| rowspan=5|2022 || ''[[Kannai Nambathey]]''|| {{TBA}} || Filming
|-
|-
| rowspan=4|2021 || ''[[Kannai Nambathey]]''|| {{TBA}} || Filming
|''[[Angel (upcoming film)|Angel]]'' || {{TBA}} || Filming<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/udhayanidhi-to-romance-payal-rajput-in-angel/articleshow/65910659.cms?from=mdr|title = Udhayanidhi to romance Payal Rajput in 'Angel' – Times of India}}</ref>
|-
|-
|''[[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>
|''[[Nenjuku Needhi]]''|| {{TBA}} || Filming<ref>{{cite web|last=CR|first=Sharanya|date=16 October 2021|title=Udhayanidhi, Arunraja's film titled Nenjuku Needhi|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/udhayanidhi-stalin-arunrajas-film-titled-nenjukku-needhi/articleshow/87062365.cms|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108120719/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/udhayanidhi-stalin-arunrajas-film-titled-nenjukku-needhi/articleshow/87062365.cms|archive-date=8 November 2021|access-date=11 November 2021|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</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]] directional 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>
|-
|-
| 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>
| Untitled [[Mari Selvaraj]] directional project || {{TBA}} || Announced<ref>{{Cite web|title=AR Rahman, Keerthy on board for Udhay’s film with Mari Selvaraj|url=http://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2022/01/03080449/1336983/AR-Rahman-Keerthy-on-board-for-Udhays-film-with-Mari-.vpf|access-date=2021-01-03|website=[[DT Next]]|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
|}
|}


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


===As distributor===
=== As distributor ===
*''[[Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa]]'' (2010)
*''[[Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa]]'' (2010)
*''[[Madrasapattinam]]'' (2010)
*''[[Madrasapattinam]]'' (2010)
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*''[[Mynaa]]'' (2010)
*''[[Mynaa]]'' (2010)
*''[[Bakrid]]'' (2019)
*''[[Bakrid]]'' (2019)
*''[[Aranmanai 3]]'' (2021)


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 12:46, 6 January 2022


Udhayanidhi Stalin
Udhayanidhi in 2020
Member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
11 May 2021
Chief MinisterM. K. Stalin
Preceded byJ. Anbazhagan
ConstituencyChepauk-Thiruvallikeni
Youth Wing Secretary of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Assumed office
4 July 2019
PresidentM. K. Stalin
Gen. SecyK. Anbazhagan Durai Murugan
Preceded byM. P. Saminathan[1]
Personal details
Born (1977-11-27) 27 November 1977 (age 48)
Alwarpet, Madras, Tamil Nadu, India (present-day Chennai)
Political partyDravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Spouse(s)
(
m. 2002)
Children
  • Inban
  • Tanmaya
Parent(s)
RelativesSee Karunanidhi family
Residence25/9, Chittaranjan Road, Cenotaph Road, Alwarpet, Chennai – 600018, Tamil Nadu, India
EducationBachelor of Commerce
Alma materLoyola College, Chennai
Occupation
  • Film producer
  • Actor
  • Politician

Udhayanidhi Stalin (born 27 November 1977) is an Indian film producer, actor and politician who prominently works in Tamil cinema. He is member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency.[2] 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).[3] 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.[4]

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 school and his got a BSc degree in Visual Communications from Loyola College in Chennai.[5][6] 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.[7]

Film career

Udhayanidhi's first film as a producer with Red Giant Movies was Kuruvi (2008), starring Vijay and Trisha.[8] He also produced two films directed by K. S. Ravikumar, Aadhavan (2009) and Manmadan Ambu (2010).[9][10] 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,[11] A. L. Vijay's Madrasapattinam,[12] M. Rajesh's Boss Engira Bhaskaran[13] and Prabhu Solomon's Mynaa.[14]

Udhayanidhi at the 60th South Filmfare Awards in 2013

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 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".[15][16] Stalin won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for his performance.[17] 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.[18][19] He worked on Gethu (2016), with Amy Jackson[20] and then performed in the courtroom drama Manithan (2016), with Hansika Motwani, a remake of the Hindi film Jolly LLB.[21]

In 2017, he has worked in the comedy entertainer Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen from director Ezhil,[22] followed by Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam [23] and action thriller, Ippadai Vellum. Stalin has delivered a decent performance with his share of subtleness.[24] The next project was the drama Nimir (2018), a remake of Malayalam film Maheshinte Prathikaaram directed by Priyadarshan[25] then following the romantic drama, Kanne Kalaimaane.[26]

In 2020, he appeared in Mysskin's Psycho who a dive into the psyche of a serial killer.[27]

Political career

2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections

Udhayanidhi Stalin's fierce campaign across Tamil Nadu has helped the DMK party secure a major win in the assembly elections. His AIIMS Brick remark changed the course of the Tamil Nadu election campaign[28]

Udhayanidhi Stalin contested and won in the Chepauk – Thiruvallikeni Assembly Constituency in the 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Election.[29]

Chepauk – Thiruvallikeni MLA

Udhayanidhi Stalin introduced a robotic sewer cleaner in his constituency of Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni for the first time in Tamilnadu on 21st June 2021.[30]

Udhayanidhi Stalin was nominated as a member of Anna University’s Syndicate for a period of three years. The announcement was made by Speaker M. Appavu in the Assembly on September 13, 2021.[31][32] He has sidelined kanimozhi, one of the veteran politician from dmk successfully and emerged as a strong position in his party.

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.[33][34] She also directed the film Vanakkam Chennai (2013) for Red Giant Movies and Kaali (2018).[35][36] Udhayanidhi and Kiruthiga are atheists.[37] His son Inban Udhayanidhi has signed for NEROCA FC football club which plays in the I-League.[38][39]

Filmography

As actor

Year Title Role Notes
2009 Aadhavan Servant Cameo
2012 Oru Kal Oru Kannadi Saravanan SIIMA Award for Best Male Debutant
Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South
Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Newcomer Actor
2014 Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal Kathirvelan
2015 Nannbenda Sathya
2016 Gethu Sethu
Manithan Sakthivel
2017 Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen Saravanan
Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam Ganesh
Ippadai Vellum Madhusoodhanan
2018 Nimir Selvam
2019 Kanne Kalaimaane Kamala Kannan
2020 Psycho Gautham
2022 Kannai Nambathey
TBA
Filming
Angel
TBA
Filming[40]
Nenjuku Needhi
TBA
Filming[41]
Untitled Magizh Thirumeni directional project
TBA
Filming [42]
Untitled Mari Selvaraj directional project
TBA
Announced[43]

As producer

As distributor

References

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  5. "Tamil Nadu: 7 alumni from Egmore Don Bosco school in fray for assembly election". D Govardan. The Times of India. 20 March 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
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  8. "Vijay fans will love Kuruvi". www.rediff.com.
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  19. "Nanbenda (aka) Nannbenda review". www.behindwoods.com.
  20. Srinivasan, Sudhir (14 January 2016). "Gethu: A beautifully shot thriller that isn't particularly thrilling". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
  21. Saraswathi, S. "Review: Manithan is a poor imitation of Jolly LLB". Rediff.
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  25. Menon, Vishal (26 January 2018). "'Nimir' review: A 'sole'less remake". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
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  28. "The brick that changed the course of the Tamil Nadu election campaign".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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  30. "Robotic sewer-cleaner launched in Chepauk".
  31. "அண்ணா பல்கலை. ஆட்சி மன்றக்குழு உறுப்பினராக உதயநிதி நியமனம்!". nakkheeran. 13 September 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
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