Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Producer, Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 27/11/1977 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about Udhayanidhi Stalin
DMK chief MK Stalin announced the party's list of 164 candidates for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, renominating top leaders including himself from Kolathur and his son Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin from Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni. The list also includes allies like expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam and former minister V Senthil Balaji, signaling an intense election campaign as the DMK-led alliance seeks a successive term.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin praised his son and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for effectively taking the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) to the youth and next generation. Stalin noted that Udhayanidhi has demolished opposition narratives questioning the party's appeal among young voters by appointing 5 lakh functionaries for the Youth Wing across the state.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (172 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | BSc In Visual Communications |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Atheist |
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| Address | 25/9, Chittaranjan Road, Alwarpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Tattoo(s) | Udhayanidhi has three tattoos inked on his body: 'Inba' (his son's name), Tanmaya (his daughter's name), and 'OKOK' (abbreviation of his debut film as an actor, 'Oru Kal Oru Kannadi') |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | Year 2002 |
Family
| Father | MK Stalin (Politician) |
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| Mother | Durga Stalin |
| Siblings | Senthamarai Sabarish |
| Spouse | Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi (Film director) |
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Career
| Political Party | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) (July 2019-present) | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Udhayanidhi Stalin is a well-known figure in Tamil Nadu, being a filmmaker, actor, and politician. | |
| 2. He is the son of MK Stalin, a prominent leader in the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party. | |
| 3. In 2008, Udhayanidhi started his production company, Red Giant Movies, marking his entry into the Tamil film industry, also known as Kollywood. | |
| 4. One of the first films he produced was the action comedy 'Kuruvi' in 2008. | |
| 5. In 2012, Udhayanidhi made his acting debut in the Tamil romantic comedy 'Oru Kal Oru Kannadi,' where he played the lead role of Saravanan and won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut (South). | |
| 6. Unlike his film roles, Udhayanidhi's movies have not carried any political messages so far. | |
| 7. He assured his followers that he would continue acting in films while keeping his political career separate. | |
| 8. Before his youth wing role in DMK, Udhayanidhi held the position of managing director at the DMK's publication, 'Murasoli.' | |
| 9. According to his election declaration, Udhayanidhi faces twenty-two criminal cases. | |
| 10. He appointed 5 lakh functionaries for the Youth Wing across Tamil Nadu. |