Actor
Udhayanidhi Stalin
Based In
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Origin
Chennai Tamil Nadu, India
Years Active
2008–Present
Udhayanidhi Stalin Biography
Udhayanidhi Stalin Personal Details
- Full Name: Udhayanidhi Stalin
- Profession: Former Actor, Film Producer, Film Distributor, Politician
- Date of Birth: 27 November 1977
- Age: 48 years (as of 2026)
- Birth Place: Chennai (formerly Madras), Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion/Belief: Publicly identified as an atheist
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approximately 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
Education
- School: Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai
- College: Loyola College
- Qualification: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
Family
- Father: M. K. Stalin
- Mother: Durga Stalin
- Grandfather: M. Karunanidhi
- Sister: Senthamarai
- Wife: Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi
- Marriage Year: 2002
- Son: Inban
- Daughter: Tanmaya
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Produced his first film Kuruvi through Red Giant Movies. |
| 2009 | Made a guest appearance as a servant in Aadhavan and produced the film. |
| 2010 | Produced Manmadan Ambu and distributed successful films including Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, Madrasapattinam, Boss Engira Bhaskaran, and Mynaa. |
| 2011 | Produced the science-fiction blockbuster 7 Aum Arivu and distributed Mankatha. |
| 2012 | Made his acting debut as Saravanan in Oru Kal Oru Kannadi and won multiple Best Debut awards. |
| 2013 | Appeared in Vanakkam Chennai (guest role) and produced the film. |
| 2014 | Starred in and produced Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal. |
| 2015 | Played Sathya in Nannbenda and produced the film. |
| 2016 | Starred in Gethu and Manithan, while also producing both films. |
| 2017 | Appeared in Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen, Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam, and Ippadai Vellum. |
| 2018 | Played the lead role in Nimir. |
| 2019 | Starred in and produced Kanne Kalaimaane; entered active politics and became a key DMK leader. |
| 2020 | Received praise for his performance as Gautham in the psychological thriller Psycho. |
| 2021 | Elected as MLA from Chepauk–Thiruvallikeni constituency in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election. |
| 2022 | Starred in Nenjuku Needhi and Kalaga Thalaivan; became Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development. |
| 2023 | Acted in Kannai Nambathey and Maamannan, his final film before focusing on politics. |
| 2024 | Produced Indian 2 and became Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. |
| 2025 | Produced Kadhalikka Neramillai and distributed Thug Life. |
| 2026 | Re-elected from Chepauk–Thiruvallikeni and became Leader of the Opposition in Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SIIMA Awards | Best Male Debutant | Oru Kal Oru Kannadi | Won |
| 2013 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Male Debut – South | Oru Kal Oru Kannadi | Won |
| 2013 | Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards | Best Newcomer Actor | Oru Kal Oru Kannadi | Won |
About Udhayanidhi Stalin
Udhayanidhi Stalin is an Indian politician, former actor, film producer, and distributor from Tamil Nadu.
His debut as a lead actor was Oru Kal Oru Kannadi (2012).
Yes, he is the son of M. K. Stalin.
Maamannan (2023) was his final film before focusing on politics.
He serves as the Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.