Udhayanidhi Stalin Detained Over Remarks Involving Trisha at Cauvery Protest
Udhayanidhi Stalin was detained by Chennai Police after his remarks referencing Trisha at a Cauvery protest triggered political and social backlash. Trisha has not yet responded.
Dumtika Editorial
August 4, 2026 · 1 min read

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Udhayanidhi Stalin detained after remarks referencing Trisha at Cauvery protest
Political parties and women's groups reportedly condemned the comments
Vijay's TVK and BJP demanded action, while DMK defended Udhayanidhi
Trisha has not yet responded to the controversy
Kollywood star and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin, who has been active both in cinema and Tamil Nadu politics, found himself at the centre of controversy this week. As per sources, he was detained by Chennai Police on Tuesday following a case registered against him for remarks made during a protest on the Cauvery water dispute. The incident unfolded at a public meeting in Thanjavur, where Udhayanidhi reportedly responded to crowd slogans referencing actress Trisha with a comment that quickly drew criticism.
The buzz suggests that Udhayanidhi's remarks, interpreted by many as objectionable, spread rapidly across social media platforms. Political parties and women's groups reportedly condemned the statement, with several public figures voicing their disapproval. The situation escalated as police complaints were filed, leading to Udhayanidhi's detention from his residence for questioning. The move sparked further political tension, with DMK supporters gathering during the police action.
Industry grapevine has it that Vijay's TVK party strongly condemned the remarks and took the matter to both the police and the National Commission for Women, demanding action. BJP leaders also joined the chorus of criticism, while the DMK maintained that Udhayanidhi's words were being taken out of context. Amidst the political back-and-forth, Trisha herself has not yet issued any statement regarding the controversy.
With the issue still unfolding, all eyes are on how the political and entertainment circles will respond next. The incident has certainly put both Udhayanidhi and Trisha in the spotlight, and further developments are awaited.


