Udhayanidhi Stalin

Actor, Producer, Politician

Indian Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Producer, Politician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth27/11/1977
Age48 years
BirthplaceChennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Latest News about Udhayanidhi Stalin

01/03/2026

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.

07/02/2026

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

Height5' 8" (172 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationBSc In Visual Communications

Personal Life

ReligionAtheist
Address25/9, 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 StatusMarried
Marriage DateYear 2002

Family

FatherMK Stalin (Politician)
MotherDurga Stalin
SiblingsSenthamarai Sabarish
SpouseKiruthiga Udhayanidhi (Film director)
Children
  • Inbanithi
  • Tanmaya

Career

Political PartyDravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) (July 2019-present)
Political Journey
  • He entered politics by joining DMK in July 2019 as its youth wing president.
  • Ahead of the 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, he declared his candidature from the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency.
  • Elected from Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni in 2021.
  • Appointed Minister of Youth Welfare and Sports Development on 14 December 2022.
  • Appointed Deputy Chief Minister in September 2024, becoming the third and youngest person to hold the office.
Debut
As a ProducerKuruvi (2008)
As an ActorOru Kal Oru Kannadi (2012)
Political Positions
  • Youth Wing President (2019)
  • Minister of Youth Welfare and Sports Development (December 2022-present)
  • Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (September 2024-present)

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Range Rover Sport (Vehicle number: TN 07 CS 0001)
  • Toyota Land Cruiser LC 200 VX (Vehicle number: TN 01 BH 2345)
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 200 CGI (Vehicle number: TN 07 BM 0001)
  • Hummer H3

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.
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