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{{Short description|politician}}
{{Short description|Indian producer, actor, politician (born 1977)}}
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{{Indian name|Udhayanidhi|Stalin}}
{{Indian name|Udhayanidhi|Stalin}}
{{Infobox officeholder
{{Infobox officeholder
| name                = Udhayanidhi Stalin
| name                = Udhayanidhi Stalin
| image              = Udhaya.jpg
| image              = Udhaya.jpg
| caption            = Udhayanidhi in 2020
| caption            = Udhayanidhi in 2021
| office              = Member of [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]]
| office              = [[Government of Tamil Nadu|Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development]]  <br />[[Government of Tamil Nadu]]
| term_start          = 11 May 2021
| term_start          = 14 December 2022
| term_end            =  
| term_end            =  
| 1blankname          = Chief Minister
| 1blankname          = Chief Minister
| 1namedata          = [[M. K. Stalin]]
| 1namedata          = [[M. K. Stalin]]
| predecessor        = [[J. Anbazhagan]]
| predecessor        = [[Meyyanathan Siva V|Siva. V Meyyanathan]]
| constituency        = [[Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni]]
| constituency        =  
| office1            = Youth Wing Secretary of [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]]
| office1            = [[Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]]
| term_start1        = 4 July 2019
| term_start1        = 11 May 2021
| term_end1          =  
| term_end1          =  
| president1         = [[M. K. Stalin]]
| predecessor1        = [[J. Anbazhagan]]
| 1blankname1         = Gen. Secy
| constituency1      = [[Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni]]
| 1namedata1         = [[K. Anbazhagan]]
| office2            = [[Youth wing]] Secretary of [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]]
 
| term_start2        = 4 July 2019
[[Durai Murugan]]
| term_end2          =
| 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>
| president2         = [[M. K. Stalin]]
| 1blankname2         = General Secretary
| 1namedata2         = {{ubl|[[K. Anbazhagan]]|[[Durai Murugan]]}}
| predecessor2       = [[M. P. Saminathan]]
| birth_date          = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1977|11|27}}
| birth_date          = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1977|11|27}}
| birth_place        = [[Alwarpet]], [[Madras]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]] (present-day [[Chennai]])
| birth_place        = [[Alwarpet]], [[Madras]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| death_date          =  
| death_date          =  
| death_place        =  
| death_place        =  
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| party              = [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]]
| party              = [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]]
| spouse              = {{marriage|[[Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi]]|2002}}
| spouse              = {{marriage|[[Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi]]|2002}}
| children            = {{ubl|Inban|Tanmaya}}
| children            = 2
| parents            = {{ubl|[[M. K. Stalin]] (Father)|Durga Stalin (Mother)}}
| father              = [[M. K. Stalin]]
| relatives          = See ''[[Karunanidhi family]]''
| 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]]
| alma_mater          = [[Loyola College, Chennai]]
| occupation          = {{hlist|Film producer|Actor|Politician}}
| occupation          = {{Hlist | Producer | actor | politician}}
}}
}}
'''Udhayanidhi Stalin''' (born 27 November 1977) is an Indian film producer, actor, and politician who prominently works in the [[Tamil cinema]]. He was appointed as Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development, Special act implementation Department of Tamil Nadu in the [[M. K. Stalin ministry|ministry]] led by his father the [[chief minister of Tamil Nadu]], [[M. K. Stalin]] On December 2022. He is a member of the [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]], representing the [[Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni Assembly 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 | work=D Govardan | date=3 May 2021 | accessdate=3 May 2021 | archive-date=4 May 2021 | archive-url=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 | url-status=live }}</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>
He entered the film industry as a producer and distributor with his production studio [[Red Giant Movies]], making films including ''[[Kuruvi]]'' (2008), ''[[Aadhavan]]'' (2009), ''[[Manmadan Ambu]]'' (2010) and ''[[7aum Arivu]]'' (2011). He subsequently made his debut as an actor in 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|access-date=14 March 2021|archive-date=10 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210510143122/https://redgiantmovies.in/about.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>


== Early life and family ==
== Early life and family ==
 
Udhayanidhi Stalin is the son of [[M. K. Stalin]], 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 has a degree in Visual Communications from [[Loyola College, Chennai|Loyola College]] in [[Chennai]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Govardan |first=D |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 |accessdate=4 May 2021 |work=[[The Times of India]] |archive-date=4 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210504105205/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 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Subramanian |first=Lakshmi |date=25 September 2010 |title=Udhayanidhi Stalin: Right Heir, Right Now |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/20101004-udhayanidhi-stalin-right-heir-right-now-744206-2010-09-25 |access-date=31 October 2018 |work=[[India Today]] |archive-date=4 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210504072533/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/20101004-udhayanidhi-stalin-right-heir-right-now-744206-2010-09-25 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |date=12 January 1997 |title=மேயர் மகன் |url=https://archive.org/download/kalki1997-01-12/kalki1997-01-12.pdf |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |language=ta |pages=8–10 |access-date=8 June 2023}}</ref> Several of his relatives have been actively involved in politics, and Tamil cinema since the 1950s. His cousins [[Arulnithi]] and [[Dayanidhi Azhagiri]] are actor and producer, respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 October 2016 |title=Arulnithi Tamilarasu Blessed With Baby Boy! |url=https://jfwonline.com/article/arulnithi-tamilarasu-blessed-baby-boy/ |website=JFW Online |access-date=14 March 2021 |archive-date=24 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024144008/https://jfwonline.com/article/arulnithi-tamilarasu-blessed-baby-boy/ |url-status=live }}</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|work=Rediff.com|access-date=14 March 2021|archive-date=4 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210504075457/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/may/03kuruvi.htm|url-status=live}}</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=behindwoods.com|access-date=14 March 2021|archive-date=4 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210504075835/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/aadhavan.html|url-status=live}}</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=behindwoods.com|access-date=14 March 2021|archive-date=2 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130802154444/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/manmadhan-ambu-movie-review.html|url-status=live}}</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 Vasudev 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; Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaaya – Behindwoods.com|website=behindwoods.com|access-date=14 March 2021|archive-date=29 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229113713/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-10-01/silambarasan-gautham-menon-vtv-02-06-10.html|url-status=live}}</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=behindwoods.com|access-date=14 March 2021|archive-date=16 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416195452/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/red-giant-movies-will-be-releasing-vijays-saivam.html|url-status=live}}</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|access-date=14 March 2021|archive-date=29 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229113708/https://www.indiaglitz.com/boss-engira-baskaran-preview-malayalam-movie-11695|url-status=live}}</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|access-date=14 March 2021|archive-date=29 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229113710/https://www.indiaglitz.com/mynaa-preview-tamilfont-movie-11424|url-status=live}}</ref>
[[File:Udhayanidhi Stalin at 60th South Filmfare Awards 2013.jpg|thumb|left|Udhayanidhi at the 60th South Filmfare Awards in 2013]]
[[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 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 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'' 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 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150623075219/http://www.sify.com/movies/oru-kal-oru-kannadi-review-tamil-pcmau2jdcdhfc.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=23 June 2015 |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 |website=Behindwoods |access-date=24 June 2016 |archive-date=30 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630053311/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/apr-12-02/oru-kal-oru-kannadi-review.html |url-status=live }}</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|access-date=5 April 2021|archive-date=29 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229113709/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/okok-immensely-watchable-fare/article3847867.ece|url-status=live}}</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=behindwoods.com|access-date=14 March 2021|archive-date=22 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022151843/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/idhu-kathirvelan-kadhal/idhu-kathirvelan-kadhal-review.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/nanbenda/nanbenda-review.html|title=Nanbenda (aka) Nannbenda review|website=behindwoods.com|access-date=14 March 2021|archive-date=13 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201113082357/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/nanbenda/nanbenda-review.html|url-status=live}}</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|access-date=14 March 2021|archive-date=19 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119083407/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Gethu-A-beautifully-shot-thriller-that-isn%E2%80%99t-particularly-thrilling/article13999572.ece|url-status=live}}</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|access-date=14 March 2021|archive-date=17 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517033418/https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-manithan-is-a-poor-imitation-of-jolly-llb/20160429.htm|url-status=live}}</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 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|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170512140519/http://www.sify.com/movies/saravanan-irukka-bayamaen-review-a-mundane-comedy-entertainer-review-tamil-rfmk1vcdcfhij.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 May 2017|title=Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen Review: A mundane comedy entertainer|website=[[Sify]] }}</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|access-date=14 March 2021|archive-date=30 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030095310/https://www.indiaglitz.com/podhuvaga-emmanasu-thangam-review-tamil-movie-21136|url-status=live}}</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|access-date=14 March 2021|archive-date=14 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190914031931/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/ippadai-vellum/ippadai-vellum-review.html|url-status=live}}</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|access-date=14 March 2021|archive-date=29 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229113711/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nimir-review-a-soleless-remake/article22528880.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> then following the romantic drama, ''[[Kanne Kalaimaane]]''.<ref>{{Cite magazine|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|author=Kirubhakar Purushothaman |date=22 February 2019 |magazine=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]]'' which is 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|access-date=14 March 2021|archive-date=1 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210101095853/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/psycho-movie-review-mysskin-s-film-succeeds-in-humanizing-a-serial-killer/story-RMv4GLSZntg3sAAHsxXYuJ.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2022, he play as IPS officer in ''[[Nenjuku Needhi]]'', remake of the Hindi film  ''[[Article 15 (film)|Article 15]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/nenjuku-needhi/nenjuku-needhi-review.html | title=Nenjuku Needhi (Aka) Nenjuku Neethi review | date=20 May 2022 | access-date=1 January 2023 | archive-date=20 May 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520064619/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/nenjuku-needhi/nenjuku-needhi-review.html | url-status=live }}</ref> Then, Udhayanidhi starred in [[Magizh Thirumeni]]’s generic thriller ''[[Kalaga Thalaivan]]''.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/kalaga-thalaivan-movie-review/article66153064.ece | title='Kalaga Thalaivan' movie review: A passive Udhayanidhi Stalin in Magizh Thirumeni's generic thriller | newspaper=The Hindu | date=18 November 2022 | last1=S | first1=Srivatsan | access-date=1 January 2023 | archive-date=24 November 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221124095851/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/kalaga-thalaivan-movie-review/article66153064.ece | url-status=live }}</ref>


== Political career ==
== Political career ==
=== 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections ===
=== 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>
[[File:Udhayanidhi Stalin addressing gathering.jpg|thumb|Udhayanidhi Stalin addressing a gathering]]
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|access-date=18 October 2021|archive-date=18 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018120539/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>
Udhayanidhi Stalin contested and won in the Chepauk – Thiruvallikeni Assembly Constituency in the [[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|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 ===
=== 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 introduced a robotic sewer cleaner in his constituency of Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni for the first time in Tamil Nadu on 21 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|access-date=22 June 2021|archive-date=22 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210622050605/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2021/jun/22/robotic-sewer-cleaner-launched-in-chepauk-2319657.html|url-status=live}}</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 13 September 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 September 2021|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=14 September 2021|website=nakkheeran|language=en|archive-date=14 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210914060623/https://www.nakkheeran.in/24-by-7-news/thamizhagam/udayanithi-appointed-member-anna-university-governing-council|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=13 September 2021|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|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210914061032/https://www.dtnext.in/News/City/2021/09/13145028/1317881/Udhayanithi-Stalin-gets-additional-post-as-a-member-.vpf|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 September 2021|access-date=14 September 2021|website=dtNext.in|language=en}}</ref>
 
=== Minister ===
Udhayanidhi Stalin sworn in as minister in Youth Welfare and Sports Development, in his father’s cabinet in [[Tamil Nadu]] on 14 December 2022.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/udhayanidhi-stalin-takes-charge-tamil-nadu-minister-youth-welfare-and-sports-development-2308978-2022-12-14 | title=Udhayanidhi Stalin sworn in as Tamil Nadu minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development | access-date=1 January 2023 | archive-date=1 January 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101140325/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/udhayanidhi-stalin-takes-charge-tamil-nadu-minister-youth-welfare-and-sports-development-2308978-2022-12-14 | url-status=live }}</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>
=== Electoral performance ===
He has sidelined kanimozhi, one of the veteran politician from dmk successfully and emerged as a strong position in his party.
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== 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> 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>
Udhayanidhi is married to [[Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi]] 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|access-date=14 March 2021|archive-date=2 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210902235114/https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/director/kiruthiga-udhayanidhi|url-status=live}}</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|access-date=14 March 2021|archive-date=2 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210902235112/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2009/aug/11/inbox-1305-celebrates-its-first-anniversary-76502.html|url-status=live}}</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=behindwoods.com|access-date=14 March 2021|archive-date=2 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210902235114/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/vanakkam-chennai/vanakkam-chennai-review.html|url-status=live}}</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/}}{{cbignore}}</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|access-date=3 September 2021|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|archive-date=3 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210903001428/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}}</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|access-date=3 September 2021|work=[[The Times of India]]|archive-date=3 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210903001428/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}}</ref> Udhayanidhi is an [[atheist]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=24 August 2020|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=25 May 2021|website=The News Minute|language=en|archive-date=9 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509082653/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/im-atheist-my-daughter-wanted-photo-udhay-stalin-vinayagar-idol-tweet-131498|url-status=live}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
 
{{pending films key}}
=== As actor ===
=== As actor ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Udhayanidhi Stalin film credits as actor
|-  style="background:LightSteelBlue; text-align:center;"
|-  style="background:LightSteelBlue; text-align:center;"
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes
! scope="col" | Year
|-
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Aadhavan]]'' || Servant || Cameo
| 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&nbsp;– South]]<br />[[Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards|Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Newcomer Actor]]
| 2012 || ''[[Oru Kal Oru Kannadi]]'' || Saravanan || Also producer<br />[[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 || Also producer
|-
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Nannbenda]]'' || Sathya ||
| 2015 || ''[[Nannbenda]]'' || Sathya || Also producer
|-
|-
| rowspan=2|2016 || ''[[Gethu]]'' || Sethu ||
| rowspan=2|2016 || ''[[Gethu]]'' || Sethu || Also producer
|-
|-
| ''[[Manithan (2016 film)|Manithan]]'' || Sakthivel ||
| ''[[Manithan (2016 film)|Manithan]]'' || Sakthivel || Also producer
|-
|-
| rowspan=3|2017 || ''[[Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen]]'' || Saravanan ||
| rowspan=3|2017 || ''[[Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen]]'' || Saravanan || Also producer
|-
|-
| ''[[Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam]]'' || Ganesh ||
| ''[[Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam]]'' || Ganesh ||
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|2018 || ''[[Nimir]]'' || Selvam ||
|2018 || ''[[Nimir]]'' || Selvam ||
|-
|-
|2019 || ''[[Kanne Kalaimaane]]''|| Kamala Kannan ||
|2019 || ''[[Kanne Kalaimaane]]''|| Kamala Kannan || Also producer
|-
|-
|2020 || ''[[Psycho (2020 film)|Psycho]]'' || Gautham ||
|2020 || ''[[Psycho (2020 film)|Psycho]]'' || Gautham ||
|-
|-
| rowspan=5|2022 || ''[[Kannai Nambathey]]''|| {{TBA}} || Filming
| rowspan="2" |2022|| ''[[Nenjuku Needhi]]'' || S. Vijayaraghavan ||
|-
|''[[Kalaga Thalaivan]]''|| Thirumaaran ||Also producer
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2023 || ''[[Kannai Nambathey]]''|| Arun ||<ref name="toi.kannai-nambathey.review">{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/kannai-nambathey/movie-review/98723417.cms |title=Kannai Nambathey Movie Review: Kannai Nambathey falters despite a thrilling setup |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=19 March 2023 |archive-date=17 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317151454/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etmoviedetailshowtimes.cms?movieid=93208553&detailid=93208553&city_name=Mumbai&city_id=2 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|''[[Maamannan]]''|| Athiveeran (Veera) ||Also producer<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 March 2022 |title=First Shooting Schedule of Mari Selvaraj's Maamannan Wrapped |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/first-shooting-schedule-of-mari-selvarajs-maamannan-wrapped-4924850.html |access-date=23 April 2022 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=23 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423033356/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/first-shooting-schedule-of-mari-selvarajs-maamannan-wrapped-4924850.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|}
 
=== As producer ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Udhayanidhi Stalin film credits as producer
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Film
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 2008
| ''[[Kuruvi]]''
|
|-
| 2009
| ''[[Aadhavan]]''
|
|-
|-
|''[[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>
| 2010
| ''[[Manmadan Ambu]]''
|
|-
|-
|''[[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>
| 2011
| ''[[7aum Arivu]]''
|
|-
|-
| 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>
| 2012
| ''[[Neerparavai]]''
|
|-
|-
| 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>
| 2013
| ''[[Vanakkam Chennai]]''
|
|-
|-
| 2023
| {{pending film|[[Indian 2]]}}
| Filming<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 August 2022 |title=Indian 2 update: Kamal Haasan, Shankar finally march past multiple obstacles |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/aug/24/indian-2-update-kamal-haasan-shankar-finally-march-past-multiple-obstacles-34028.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220823193808/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/aug/24/indian-2-update-kamal-haasan-shankar-finally-march-past-multiple-obstacles-34028.html |archive-date=23 August 2022 |access-date=24 August 2022 |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref>
|}
|}
=== As producer ===
*''[[Kuruvi]]'' (2008)
*''[[Aadhavan]]'' (2009)
*''[[Manmadan Ambu]]'' (2010)
*''[[7aum Arivu]]'' (2011)


=== As distributor ===
=== As distributor ===
*''[[Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa]]'' (2010)
{| class="wikitable sortable"
*''[[Madrasapattinam]]'' (2010)
|+ List of Udhayanidhi Stalin film credits as distributor
*''[[Boss Engira Bhaskaran]]'' (2010)
! scope="col" | Year
*''[[Mynaa]]'' (2010)
! scope="col" | Film
*''[[Bakrid]]'' (2019)
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
*''[[Aranmanai 3]]'' (2021)
|-
| 2010
| ''[[Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa]]''
|
|-
| 2010
| ''[[Madrasapattinam]]''
|
|-
| 2010
| ''[[Boss Engira Bhaskaran]]''
|
|-
| 2010
| ''[[Mynaa]]''
|
|-
| 2019
| ''[[Bakrid]]''
|
|-
| 2021
| ''[[Aranmanai 3]]''
|
|-
| 2022
| ''[[Radhe Shyam]]''
| Tamil version
|-
| 2022
| ''[[Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal]]''
|
|-
| 2022
| ''[[Beast (2022 Indian film)|Beast]]''
|
|-
| 2022
| ''[[Don (2022 film)|Don]]''
|
|-
| 2022
| ''[[Vikram (2022 film)|Vikram]]''
|
|-
| 2022
| ''[[Cobra (2022 film)|Cobra]]''
|
|-
| 2022
| ''[[Captain (2022 film)|Captain]]''
|
|-
| 2022
| ''[[Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu]]''
|
|-
| 2022
| ''[[Ponniyin Selvan: I]]''
|
|-
| 2022
| ''[[Love Today (2022 film)|Love Today]]''
|
|-
|  2023
|  ''[[Thunivu]]''
|
|-
|  2023
|  ''[[Varisu]]''
|
|-
|2023
|''[[Ponniyin Selvan: II]]''
|
|-
|2023
|''[[Maaveeran (2023 film)|Maveeran]]''
|}


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Latest revision as of 05:06, 22 July 2023


In this Indian name, the name Stalin is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Udhayanidhi.
Udhayanidhi Stalin
Udhayanidhi in 2021
Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development
Government of Tamil Nadu
Assumed office
14 December 2022
Chief MinisterM. K. Stalin
Preceded bySiva. V Meyyanathan
Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
11 May 2021
Preceded byJ. Anbazhagan
ConstituencyChepauk-Thiruvallikeni
Youth wing Secretary of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Assumed office
4 July 2019
PresidentM. K. Stalin
General Secretary
Preceded byM. P. Saminathan
Personal details
Born (1977-11-27) 27 November 1977 (age 48)
Alwarpet, Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
Political partyDravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Spouse(s)
​
(
m. 2002)
Children2
Parent(s)
RelativesSee Karunanidhi family
Alma materLoyola College, Chennai
Occupation
  • Producer
  • actor
  • politician

Udhayanidhi Stalin (born 27 November 1977) is an Indian film producer, actor, and politician who prominently works in the Tamil cinema. He was appointed as Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development, Special act implementation Department of Tamil Nadu in the ministry led by his father the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, M. K. Stalin On December 2022. He is a member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, representing the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni Assembly constituency.[1]

He entered the film industry as a producer and distributor with his production studio Red Giant Movies, making films including Kuruvi (2008), Aadhavan (2009), Manmadan Ambu (2010) and 7aum Arivu (2011). He subsequently made his debut as an actor in the romantic comedy, Oru Kal Oru Kannadi (2012) and has since continued producing and starring in his own films.[2]

Early life and family[edit | edit source]

Udhayanidhi Stalin is the son of M. K. Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, and the grandson of former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M. Karunanidhi. He attended Don Bosco school and has a degree in Visual Communications from Loyola College in Chennai.[3][4][5] Several of his relatives have been actively involved in politics, and Tamil cinema since the 1950s. His cousins Arulnithi and Dayanidhi Azhagiri are actor and producer, respectively.[6]

Film career[edit | edit source]

Udhayanidhi's first film as a producer with Red Giant Movies was Kuruvi (2008), starring Vijay and Trisha.[7] He also produced two films directed by K. S. Ravikumar, Aadhavan (2009) and Manmadan Ambu (2010).[8][9] 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 Vasudev Menon's Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa,[10] A. L. Vijay's Madrasapattinam,[11] M. Rajesh's Boss Engira Bhaskaran[12] and Prabhu Solomon's Mynaa.[13]

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 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".[14][15] Stalin won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for his performance.[16] 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.[17][18] He worked on Gethu (2016), with Amy Jackson[19] and then performed in the courtroom drama Manithan (2016), with Hansika Motwani, a remake of the Hindi film Jolly LLB.[20]

In 2017, he has worked in the comedy entertainer Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen from director Ezhil,[21] followed by Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam [22] and action thriller, Ippadai Vellum. Stalin has delivered a decent performance with his share of subtleness.[23] The next project was the drama Nimir (2018), a remake of Malayalam film Maheshinte Prathikaaram directed by Priyadarshan[24] then following the romantic drama, Kanne Kalaimaane.[25]

In 2020, he appeared in Mysskin's Psycho which is a dive into the psyche of a serial killer.[26] In 2022, he play as IPS officer in Nenjuku Needhi, remake of the Hindi film Article 15.[27] Then, Udhayanidhi starred in Magizh Thirumeni’s generic thriller Kalaga Thalaivan.[28]

Political career[edit | edit source]

2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections[edit | edit source]

Udhayanidhi Stalin addressing a gathering

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.[29]

Udhayanidhi Stalin contested and won in the Chepauk – Thiruvallikeni Assembly Constituency in the 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election.[30]

Chepauk – Thiruvallikeni MLA[edit | edit source]

Udhayanidhi Stalin introduced a robotic sewer cleaner in his constituency of Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni for the first time in Tamil Nadu on 21 June 2021.[31]

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 13 September 2021.[32][33]

Minister[edit | edit source]

Udhayanidhi Stalin sworn in as minister in Youth Welfare and Sports Development, in his father’s cabinet in Tamil Nadu on 14 December 2022.[34]

Electoral performance[edit | edit source]

This section is transcluded from Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni Assembly constituency. (edit | history)
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2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election : Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
DMK Udhayanidhi Stalin 93,285 68.92% 21.60%
PMK Kassali A. V. A 23,930 17.68%
NTK Jayasimmaraja S M 9,193 6.79% 5.53%
IJK Mohammed Idris K 4,096 3.03%
NOTA Nota 2,061 1.52% −0.91%
AMMK Rajendran L 1,873 1.38%
BSP Raghu C 723 0.53% 0.30%
Margin of victory 69,355 51.24% 41.38%
Turnout 135,344 57.82% −4.47%
Registered electors 234,067
DMK hold Swing 21.60%

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Udhayanidhi is married to Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi in 2002 and the couple have a son and a daughter. Currently, Kiruthiga heads the lifestyle magazine Inbox 1305.[35][36] She also directed the film Vanakkam Chennai (2013) for Red Giant Movies and Kaali (2018).[37][38] His son Inban Udhayanidhi has signed for NEROCA FC football club which plays in the I-League.[39][40] Udhayanidhi is an atheist.[41]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released

As actor[edit | edit source]

List of Udhayanidhi Stalin film credits as actor
Year Title Role Notes
2009 Aadhavan Servant Guest appearance
2012 Oru Kal Oru Kannadi Saravanan Also producer
SIIMA Award for Best Male Debutant
Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South
Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Newcomer Actor
2013 Vanakkam Chennai Flat Tenant Guest appearance
2014 Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal Kathirvelan Also producer
2015 Nannbenda Sathya Also producer
2016 Gethu Sethu Also producer
Manithan Sakthivel Also producer
2017 Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen Saravanan Also producer
Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam Ganesh
Ippadai Vellum Madhusoodhanan
2018 Nimir Selvam
2019 Kanne Kalaimaane Kamala Kannan Also producer
2020 Psycho Gautham
2022 Nenjuku Needhi S. Vijayaraghavan
Kalaga Thalaivan Thirumaaran Also producer
2023 Kannai Nambathey Arun [42]
Maamannan Athiveeran (Veera) Also producer[43]

As producer[edit | edit source]

List of Udhayanidhi Stalin film credits as producer
Year Film Notes
2008 Kuruvi
2009 Aadhavan
2010 Manmadan Ambu
2011 7aum Arivu
2012 Neerparavai
2013 Vanakkam Chennai
2023 Indian 2 Not yet released Filming[44]

As distributor[edit | edit source]

List of Udhayanidhi Stalin film credits as distributor
Year Film Notes
2010 Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
2010 Madrasapattinam
2010 Boss Engira Bhaskaran
2010 Mynaa
2019 Bakrid
2021 Aranmanai 3
2022 Radhe Shyam Tamil version
2022 Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal
2022 Beast
2022 Don
2022 Vikram
2022 Cobra
2022 Captain
2022 Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu
2022 Ponniyin Selvan: I
2022 Love Today
2023 Thunivu
2023 Varisu
2023 Ponniyin Selvan: II
2023 Maveeran

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