Udhayanidhi Stalin, the son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, is now active in politics full-time; his journey first began in Tamil cinema. He made his debut as a producer with the 2008 film ‘Kuruvi,’ starring Vijay. Through his production house, he established himself as a leading producer within a short period of time by producing films like Kamal Haasan’s ‘Manmadhan Ambu,’ Suriya’s ‘Aadhavan,’ and ‘Eezham Arivu.‘ He quickly became famous in the Tamil film industry due to the excellent combination of technology and artistic style in his production.
Udhayanidhi enjoys a luxurious lifestyle
On his 48th birthday today, Udhayanidhi has been showered with wishes on social media. According to Asianet Tamil, Udhayanidhi Stalin’s net worth is currently said to be Rs. 33 crore. He lives with his wife, Kiruthiga, and is the father of a son, Inbanithi, and a daughter, Tanmaya. He owns luxury cars like a Hummer, a BMW, and a Range Rover. Due to his short-term success in cinema and politics, Udhayanidhi is today a major celebrity throughout Tamil Nadu.
Udhayanidhi delivered multiple hits over 11 years
Despite being a producer, Udhayanidhi, who was interested in acting as a hero, made his debut as a hero in 2012 with the film ‘Oru Kal Oru Kannadi,’ directed by M. Rajesh. His first film was a blockbuster success, and he continued to improve in acting. In the last 11 years, he has given hit films like ‘Manithan,’ ‘Nimir,’ ‘Kanne Kalaimane,’ ‘Nenjukku Neethi,’ ‘Psycho,’ and ‘Maamannan,’ and he established himself as an actor. In particular, the blockbuster film ‘Maamannan,’ directed by Mari Selvaraj, released in 2023, was a success, and he retired from cinema in the same year.
Udhayanidhi’s rapid rise in politics
Udhayanidhi, who entered politics without making a public appearance after his film career, began his political journey in 2019. He won the Thiruvallikeni constituency in Chepauk in the 2021 assembly elections and became an MLA. He later became the Sports Minister in 2022 and the Deputy Chief Minister in 2024. As he rose to the top in politics in a short time, the talent he showed in cinema was also evident in politics.
