Tamil actor Vishal has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Udhayanidhi Stalin's detention over his alleged remarks involving actor Trisha Krishnan. While saying such incidents can occur in political settings, Vishal argued that accountability should not be limited to one case and called for similar action against people who make derogatory comments about women in the film industry.<h2>Vishal's reaction to Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks on Trisha</h2>Speaking to ANI, Vishal said such incidents can happen in politics but stressed that the same standard should apply to others who make remarks against women. He said, “These kinds of incidents do happen in political scenarios. So I wish that whatever happened to Uday, the same kind of punishment happens to everyone who speaks ill about women in our fraternity.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/crass-cheap-and-deeply-derogatory-internet-slams-udhayanidhi-stalin-over-his-double-meaning-remark-on-trisha-1785840450958">'Crass, cheap and deeply derogatory:' Internet slams Udhayanidhi Stalin over his 'double-meaning' remark on Trisha</a>&nbsp;He further added, "There are so many other people on YouTube; there are so many other people who have been openly speaking, hitting below the belt about our female fraternity. So I wish it were the same treatment."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/words-had-only-one-meaning-udhayanidhi-stalin-denies-insulting-actor-trisha-claims-he-was-treated-like-terrorist-1785893955977">'Words had single meaning': Udhayanidhi Stalin denies 'double meaning' remark on actress Trisha, claims he was 'treated like terrorist'</a><h2>Controversy surrounding Udhayanidhi Stalin and Trisha</h2>DMK leader and Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin is currently in the spotlight over comments that are being seen as aimed at actress Trisha. The controversy began during a political gathering in Thanjavur, where Udhayanidhi was speaking about the Cauvery water dispute. After members of the gathering reportedly began chanting Trisha's name, he made a remark that was widely interpreted as having a double meaning and as being directed at the actress. Udhayanidhi later disputed the interpretation of his comments.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tamil-nadu-leader-udhayanidhi-stalin-draws-severe-backlash-over-derogatory-remark-against-trisha-1785769166980">Tamil Nadu leader Udhayanidhi Stalin draws severe backlash over derogatory remark against Trisha</a>&nbsp;Following the remarks, the women's wing of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) lodged a complaint with the Thanjavur Police, alleging that the DMK leader had made a double-entendre remark targeting actor Trisha. Udhayanidhi was later detained and questioned before being granted station bail. The incident has also triggered a political dispute, with his supporters alleging political vendetta while critics have condemned the remarks.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/dmk-leader-udhayanidhi-stalin-detained-in-chennai-after-row-over-double-meaning-remark-on-trisha-escalates-1785822403884">DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin detained over 'double-meaning' Trisha remark in Vijay's Tamil Nadu</a>&nbsp;For the unversed, Trisha has worked with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay in several films over a decade and has had a good rapport since then. The controversy continues to sit at the intersection of Tamil Nadu politics, celebrity culture and the growing debate over accountability for offensive speech against women.

Tamil actor Vishal has spoken out on the controversy surrounding Udhayanidhi Stalin and Trisha Krishnan, backing the action taken against the Tamil Nadu opposition leader. Read to know more. 

Tamil actor Vishal has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Udhayanidhi Stalin's detention over his alleged remarks involving actor Trisha Krishnan. While saying such incidents can occur in political settings, Vishal argued that accountability should not be limited to one case and called for similar action against people who make derogatory comments about women in the film industry. Vishal's reaction to Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks on Trisha Speaking to ANI, Vishal said such incidents can happen in politics but stressed that the same standard should apply to others who make remarks against women. He said, “These kinds of incidents do happen in political scenarios. So I wish that whatever happened to Uday, the same kind of punishment happens to everyone who speaks ill about women in our fraternity.” Also Read: 'Crass, cheap and deeply derogatory:' Internet slams Udhayanidhi Stalin over his 'double-meaning' remark on Trisha He further added, "There are so many other people on YouTube; there are so many other people who have been openly speaking, hitting below the belt about our female fraternity. So I wish it were the same treatment." Also Read: 'Words had single meaning': Udhayanidhi Stalin denies 'double meaning' remark on actress Trisha, claims he was 'treated like terrorist' Controversy surrounding Udhayanidhi Stalin and Trisha DMK leader and Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin is currently in the spotlight over comments that are being seen as aimed at actress Trisha. The controversy began during a political gathering in Thanjavur, where Udhayanidhi was speaking about the Cauvery water dispute. After members of the gathering reportedly began chanting Trisha's name, he made a remark that was widely interpreted as having a double meaning and as being directed at the actress. Udhayanidhi later disputed the interpretation of his comments. Also Read: Tamil Nadu leader Udhayanidhi Stalin draws severe backlash over derogatory remark against Trisha Following the remarks, the women's wing of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) lodged a complaint with the Thanjavur Police, alleging that the DMK leader had made a double-entendre remark targeting actor Trisha. Udhayanidhi was later detained and questioned before being granted station bail. The incident has also triggered a political dispute, with his supporters alleging political vendetta while critics have condemned the remarks. Also Read: DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin detained over 'double-meaning' Trisha remark in Vijay's Tamil Nadu For the unversed, Trisha has worked with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay in several films over a decade and has had a good rapport since then. The controversy continues to sit at the intersection of Tamil Nadu politics, celebrity culture and the growing debate over accountability for offensive speech against women.

Tamil actor Vishal has spoken out on the controversy surrounding Udhayanidhi Stalin and Trisha Krishnan, backing the action taken against the Tamil Nadu opposition leader. Read to know more.&nbsp;

Vishal on Udhayanidhi-Trisha row: Tamil actor demands same action against those who demean women

Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday accused Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay of using his arrest as a "diversionary tactic" to stop him from raising the Cauvery and Mekedatu issues.&nbsp;Speaking to reporters, Udhayanidhi claimed the TVK government was trying to shift public attention away from key issues facing the state.&nbsp;"The day before yesterday, I protested against this government's failure on these issues, and I was arrested. These are merely diversionary tactics to prevent me from raising the Cauvery and Mekedatu issues. They have also poached AIADMK MLAs. DMK's Gen Z cadres are being targeted and arrested. There are numerous issues and problems under this TVK government, and they are resorting to diversionary tactics to shift public attention away from them," Udhayanidhi said.<h2>Udhayanidhi attacks TVK government over arrest</h2>His remarks came a day after police arrested him following a complaint filed by a ruling TVK functionary, who accused him of making misogynist remarks during a public meeting in Thanjavur.Police took Udhayanidhi to Thanjavur by road and questioned him for nearly 90 minutes at the Sengipatti police station. He was later released on station bail in line with a Madras High Court direction.&nbsp;After his release, Udhayanidhi rejected the allegations and said he had never intended to insult women."I did not speak with any wrong intentions. I had no intention of speaking about women in a derogatory manner. I did not mean to demean women. I don't have that intention in my mind," he said.&nbsp;When asked about Chief Minister Vijay's silence over the arrest, Udhayanidhi replied, "You should ask him. He is the silent one."<h2>Questions budget, Mekedatu stand</h2>Udhayanidhi also criticised the maiden budget presented by the TVK government, saying it failed to deliver on the promises made during the election campaign.&nbsp;"There is no scheme in this budget to fulfil the promises made during the election campaign. We should thank the Finance Minister for acknowledging that Tamil Nadu ranks number one in many sectors. However, this government has merely pasted the name 'Vetri ', which is also the name of their party onto existing schemes. We had announced a scheme to distribute 20 lakh laptops, of which 10 lakh had already been distributed," he said.&nbsp;He alleged that the government had only renamed existing welfare programmes instead of introducing new initiatives.&nbsp;"They have simply renamed it the Vetri Laptop Scheme. Tamil Nadu has long been a leader in social justice, education, healthcare, and industrial development, but that vision is missing under this government...This TVK government has not had the courage to stop the construction of the Mekedatu Dam, nor has it taken any concrete steps to address the issue," he added.&nbsp;Udhayanidhi further said the budget lacked a clear roadmap for implementing its announcements and asserted that the DMK would continue to question the Vijay government throughout the Assembly session.

Udhayanidhi Stalin called his arrest a diversionary tactic and criticised the TVK government's maiden budget, saying it failed to fulfil election promises and lacked a clear roadmap for implementation.

Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday accused Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay of using his arrest as a "diversionary tactic" to stop him from raising the Cauvery and Mekedatu issues. Speaking to reporters, Udhayanidhi claimed the TVK government was trying to shift public attention away from key issues facing the state. "The day before yesterday, I protested against this government's failure on these issues, and I was arrested. These are merely diversionary tactics to prevent me from raising the Cauvery and Mekedatu issues. They have also poached AIADMK MLAs. DMK's Gen Z cadres are being targeted and arrested. There are numerous issues and problems under this TVK government, and they are resorting to diversionary tactics to shift public attention away from them," Udhayanidhi said. Udhayanidhi attacks TVK government over arrest His remarks came a day after police arrested him following a complaint filed by a ruling TVK functionary, who accused him of making misogynist remarks during a public meeting in Thanjavur. Police took Udhayanidhi to Thanjavur by road and questioned him for nearly 90 minutes at the Sengipatti police station. He was later released on station bail in line with a Madras High Court direction. After his release, Udhayanidhi rejected the allegations and said he had never intended to insult women. "I did not speak with any wrong intentions. I had no intention of speaking about women in a derogatory manner. I did not mean to demean women. I don't have that intention in my mind," he said. When asked about Chief Minister Vijay's silence over the arrest, Udhayanidhi replied, "You should ask him. He is the silent one." Questions budget, Mekedatu stand Udhayanidhi also criticised the maiden budget presented by the TVK government, saying it failed to deliver on the promises made during the election campaign. "There is no scheme in this budget to fulfil the promises made during the election campaign. We should thank the Finance Minister for acknowledging that Tamil Nadu ranks number one in many sectors. However, this government has merely pasted the name 'Vetri ', which is also the name of their party onto existing schemes. We had announced a scheme to distribute 20 lakh laptops, of which 10 lakh had already been distributed," he said. He alleged that the government had only renamed existing welfare programmes instead of introducing new initiatives. "They have simply renamed it the Vetri Laptop Scheme. Tamil Nadu has long been a leader in social justice, education, healthcare, and industrial development, but that vision is missing under this government...This TVK government has not had the courage to stop the construction of the Mekedatu Dam, nor has it taken any concrete steps to address the issue," he added. Udhayanidhi further said the budget lacked a clear roadmap for implementing its announcements and asserted that the DMK would continue to question the Vijay government throughout the Assembly session.

Udhayanidhi Stalin called his arrest a diversionary tactic and criticised the TVK government's maiden budget, saying it failed to fulfil election promises and lacked a clear roadmap for implementation.

'Diversionary tactic': Udhayanidhi questions arrest, says maiden TVK budget lacks vision

DMK leader and Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu Udhayanidhi Stalin, in his first remarks after coming out of jail, denied allegations that he made “double-meaning” remarks against actor Trisha Krishnan during a rally in Thanjavur. His speech was only about the release of Cauvery water for the state's farmers, he said, and accused the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government of twisting his words. Udhayanidhi was detained on Tuesday (Aug 4) after police registered a case against him based on a complaint filed by a TVK women wing after he allegedly uttered derogatory remark against Trisha while targeting CM Joesph Vijay over Cauvery water.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/dmk-leader-udhayanidhi-stalin-detained-in-chennai-after-row-over-double-meaning-remark-on-trisha-escalates-1785822403884">DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin detained over 'double-meaning' Trisha remark</a><h2>What Udhayanidhi Stalin said?</h2><blockquote>Speaking to reporters, the DMK leader said he had not spoken against anyone. “I did not speak with any wrongful or malicious intent. I was arrested simply for speaking in support of farmers. My words had only one meaning. I never intended to insult anyone,” Udhayanidhi said. ”They are trying to silence me and intimidate me, but I will not be intimidated. We are not afraid of such actions," he said. Slamming the TVK government run by actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay, he called it a “circus.” "I do not consider this to be a government in the true sense; I see it as nothing more than a circus." He also criticised the manner of his detention, saying he was treated "like a terrorist" despite cooperating with the police. "They treated me like a terrorist and transported me by road all the way to Thanjavur," he said.</blockquote> Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/arrogance-leads-to-destruction-mk-stalin-slams-cm-vijay-over-son-udhayanidhi-s-arrest-1785846477229">‘Arrogance leads to destruction’: MK Stalin slams CM Vijay</a>&nbsp;As he was taken from his residence, Udhyanidhi spoke to reporters with a smile on his face and claimed that the case is “false” and he will face the consequences while fighting it legally. He called the TVK “bunch of idiots” adding that he is not afraid of arrests. Former Chief Minister and DMK chief MK Stalin also slammed CM Vijay and called him “inept” and “dummy chief minister”. Stalin warned that arrogance leads to destruction and accused the Vijay government of using police action to divert attention from its “failure” to protect the state’s interests on the Cauvery water issue. Defending his son, he said that the speech was edited. “Yesterday's protest received a strong response from farmers. Since the issue had gained momentum and the Opposition was set to raise it in the Assembly, the government circulated a cut-and-paste version of my speech and falsely claimed I had made remarks that I never uttered,” he said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | DMK leader and LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin detained by Police from his Chennai residence, following an FIR against him over his alleged defamatory remarks against actor Trisha and CM Vijay. Slogans directed at actor Trisha were raised at his rally yesterday. <a href="https://t.co/JUk7cpaTdG">pic.twitter.com/JUk7cpaTdG</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2084515151861207212?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Udhayanidhi Stalin's arrest and his remark</h2>Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested by Chennai Police on Tuesday (Jul 4) from his residence, following an FIR against him by TVK women wing over his alleged defamatory remarks against actress Trisha and Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. Addressing a farmers’ protest over the Cauvery water dispute in Thanjavur, son of former Tamil Nadu CM Stalin targeted Vijay alleging that Tamil Nadu has not received a single drop of Cauvery water but the CM remains unconcerned. As he was speaking, someone in the crowd chanted the name of actress Trisha. It was then that Udhayanidhi paused his speech, and with a smirk on his face, responded with a suggestive innuendo, inviting the ire of TVK.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">At what was projected as a farmers protest, Udhayanidhi Stalin made an unnecessary, vulgar and double meaning comment about actress Trisha in front of thousands of men. <a href="https://t.co/EvqkGrHKie">pic.twitter.com/EvqkGrHKie</a>&mdash; Actor Vijay Team (@ActorVijayTeam) <a href="https://x.com/ActorVijayTeam/status/2084186164811252149?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 3, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin denied making derogatory remarks against actor Trisha, saying his speech focused only on Cauvery water for farmers. After his detention, he accused Vijay’s TVK government of twisting his words and called the case politically motivated.

DMK leader and Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu Udhayanidhi Stalin, in his first remarks after coming out of jail, denied allegations that he made “double-meaning” remarks against actor Trisha Krishnan during a rally in Thanjavur. His speech was only about the release of Cauvery water for the state's farmers, he said, and accused the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government of twisting his words. Udhayanidhi was detained on Tuesday (Aug 4) after police registered a case against him based on a complaint filed by a TVK women wing after he allegedly uttered derogatory remark against Trisha while targeting CM Joesph Vijay over Cauvery water. Also Read: DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin detained over 'double-meaning' Trisha remark What Udhayanidhi Stalin said? Speaking to reporters, the DMK leader said he had not spoken against anyone. “I did not speak with any wrongful or malicious intent. I was arrested simply for speaking in support of farmers. My words had only one meaning. I never intended to insult anyone,” Udhayanidhi said. ”They are trying to silence me and intimidate me, but I will not be intimidated. We are not afraid of such actions," he said. Slamming the TVK government run by actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay, he called it a “circus.” "I do not consider this to be a government in the true sense; I see it as nothing more than a circus." He also criticised the manner of his detention, saying he was treated "like a terrorist" despite cooperating with the police. "They treated me like a terrorist and transported me by road all the way to Thanjavur," he said. Also Read: ‘Arrogance leads to destruction’: MK Stalin slams CM Vijay As he was taken from his residence, Udhyanidhi spoke to reporters with a smile on his face and claimed that the case is “false” and he will face the consequences while fighting it legally. He called the TVK “bunch of idiots” adding that he is not afraid of arrests. Former Chief Minister and DMK chief MK Stalin also slammed CM Vijay and called him “inept” and “dummy chief minister”. Stalin warned that arrogance leads to destruction and accused the Vijay government of using police action to divert attention from its “failure” to protect the state’s interests on the Cauvery water issue. Defending his son, he said that the speech was edited. “Yesterday's protest received a strong response from farmers. Since the issue had gained momentum and the Opposition was set to raise it in the Assembly, the government circulated a cut-and-paste version of my speech and falsely claimed I had made remarks that I never uttered,” he said.

DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin denied making derogatory remarks against actor Trisha, saying his speech focused only on Cauvery water for farmers. After his detention, he accused Vijay’s TVK government of twisting his words and called the case politically motivated.

'Words had single meaning': Udhayanidhi Stalin denies 'double meaning' remark on actress Trisha, claims he was 'treated like terrorist'

Former chief minister and DMK chief MK Stalin launched a sharp attack on CM Vijay on Tuesday after the arrest of his son, Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin, by calling him “inept” and “dummy chief minister”. &nbsp;Stalin warned that arrogance leads to destruction and accused the Vijay government of using police action to divert attention from its “failure” to protect the state’s interests on the Cauvery water issue.Stalin said, “Arrogance leads to destruction; persistent arrogance only accelerates it.”&nbsp;Even though the Madras High Court ordered the release of Udhayanidhi, the DMK supremo came up with a bitter criticism of Vijay.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">எதிர்க்கட்சித் தலைவர் உதயநிதி கைது: ஆணவம், அழிவுக்கு வழிவகுக்கும்; தொடர்ச்சியான ஆணவம், அழிவை விரைவுபடுத்தும்!<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/%E0%AE%A4%E0%AF%8A%E0%AE%9F%E0%AF%88%E0%AE%A8%E0%AE%9F%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%99%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%95%E0%AE%BF_%E0%AE%85%E0%AE%B0%E0%AE%9A%E0%AF%81?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#தொடைநடுங்கி_அரசு</a> <a href="https://t.co/bsF6gm0PzT">pic.twitter.com/bsF6gm0PzT</a>&mdash; M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) <a href="https://x.com/mkstalin/status/2084593144658883020?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;Udayanidhi was arrested from his Chennai residence earlier in the day over a vulgar remark that was widely interpreted as an allusion to actor Trisha, a close friend of CM Vijay.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/madras-hc-orders-release-udhaynidhi-stalin-trisha-remark-case-1785838037068">Madras HC orders release of Udhayanidhi Stalin in Trisha remark case</a>&nbsp;<h2>‘Attempt to cover up failure on Cauvery issue’</h2>&nbsp;The former CM claimed that the police action was an attempt to cover up the government’s failure on the Cauvery issue or oppose the Mekedatu dam.“An inept dummy Chief Minister can’t bring Cauvery water, can’t even speak up to stop the Mekedatu dam,” Stalin said.&nbsp;He also claimed that while farmers were suffering, the TVK government was more concerned about criticism related to Vijay’s film (Jana Nayagan). “A joker Cabinet has taken hold in Tamil Nadu,” Stalin said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-moves-supreme-court-against-karnataka-for-failing-to-release-cauvery-water-1785767442231">Tamil Nadu moves Supreme Court against Karnataka for failing to release Cauvery water</a>&nbsp;Udhayanidhi made the alleged objectionable remark during a protest in Thanjavur on Monday against the Vijay government’s handling of the Cauvery water dispute.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">At what was projected as a farmers protest, Udhayanidhi Stalin made an unnecessary, vulgar and double meaning comment about actress Trisha in front of thousands of men. <a href="https://t.co/EvqkGrHKie">pic.twitter.com/EvqkGrHKie</a>&mdash; Actor Vijay Team (@ActorVijayTeam) <a href="https://x.com/ActorVijayTeam/status/2084186164811252149?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 3, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The TVK government has come under fire from the DMK after Karnataka failed to release the required amount of Cauvery water despite directions from the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA).Tamil Nadu has for long objected to Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam project, saying that increased upstream storage could enable it to regulate water flows. The Tamil Nadu government has already moved the Supreme Court over Karnataka’s failure to release its share of Cauvery water. <h2>Udhayanidhi released four hours after arrest</h2> Udhayanidhi was released from police custody nearly four hours after his arrest over his alleged “double-meaning” remark alluding to actor Trisha. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/crass-cheap-and-deeply-derogatory-internet-slams-udhayanidhi-stalin-over-his-double-meaning-remark-on-trisha-1785840450958">'Crass, cheap and deeply derogatory:' Internet slams Udhayanidhi Stalin over his 'double-meaning' remark on Trisha</a> “The timing of the arrest—a day before the state budget session—is an attempt to keep the Leader of the Opposition out of the assembly,” he added. DMK leaders alleged that the TVK government is using arrests to silence critics, opposition leaders, students, farmers, and protesters.

Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was released from police custody nearly four hours after his arrest over his alleged “double-meaning” remark alluding to actor Trisha, a close friend of CM Vijay. Udhayanidhi made the alleged objectionable remark during a protest in Thanjavur on Monday.

Former chief minister and DMK chief MK Stalin launched a sharp attack on CM Vijay on Tuesday after the arrest of his son, Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin, by calling him “inept” and “dummy chief minister”. Stalin warned that arrogance leads to destruction and accused the Vijay government of using police action to divert attention from its “failure” to protect the state’s interests on the Cauvery water issue. Stalin said, “Arrogance leads to destruction; persistent arrogance only accelerates it.” Even though the Madras High Court ordered the release of Udhayanidhi, the DMK supremo came up with a bitter criticism of Vijay.

Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was released from police custody nearly four hours after his arrest over his alleged “double-meaning” remark alluding to actor Trisha, a close friend of CM Vijay. Udhayanidhi made the alleged objectionable remark during a protest in Thanjavur on Monday.

‘Arrogance leads to destruction’: MK Stalin slams CM Vijay over son Udhayanidhi’s arrest

Soon after DMK leader and Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu Udhayanidhi Stalin's arrest, protests began in Chennai as security forces were left to tackle both DMK and TVK supporters. In his first reaction, Udhayanidhi claimed that the case is “false” and he will face the consequence while fighting it legally. He called the TVK “bunch of idiots” adding that he is not afraid of arrests. The DMK youth wing also issued a lengthy statement while DMK MPs and MLAs also reacted. The DMK youth wing of which Udhayanidhi is the chief, claimed that TVK government resorted to the action instead of responding to the questions he had raised over its handling of the Cauvery water dispute. It said that the arrest reflected the government’s “helplessness.”&nbsp;"Mr. Udhayanidhi did not refer to any individual in his speech. It is others who are twisting his remarks by claiming they were vulgar and contained double entendres. As it is not in a position to answer the questions to be raised by the Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly session, the government has chosen to arrest him instead,” the statement said. The youth wing alleged that if the dialogues delivered by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay in his films were compiled, they would contain language more objectionable than Udhayanidhi’s speech. “Even in his last film, he uttered swear words,” the statement claimed. It also accused the TVK of failing to condemn BJP leader Nainar Nagenthran for allegedly making remarks linking an actor with the Chief Minister. The DMK youth wing maintained that the arrest was politically motivated and intended to divert attention from the State government’s response to the Cauvery issue.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/dmk-leader-udhayanidhi-stalin-detained-in-chennai-after-row-over-double-meaning-remark-on-trisha-escalates-1785822403884">DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin detained over 'double-meaning' Trisha remark</a>&nbsp;Kanimozhi also reacted saying that the government led by Vijay lacks courage to face DMK as a Opposition and is therefore resorting to “oppressive tactics.” Former Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has not issued a statement on the matter, but he held a meeting at the party headquarters, ‘Anna Arivalayam’ in Chennai. meanwhile Madras High Court will shortly hear Udhayanidhi's plea.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">காவல்துறை அராஜகம் ஒழிக! <a href="https://x.com/Udhaystalin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Udhaystalin</a> <a href="https://t.co/JFQpOqbkwl">pic.twitter.com/JFQpOqbkwl</a>&mdash; DMK Youth Wing (@dmk_youthwing) <a href="https://x.com/dmk_youthwing/status/2084536362930442420?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260804/image-1785832399561.png"></figure>&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mk-stalin-asks-vijay-to-convene-all-party-meeting-on-cauvery-water-dispute-1785582898355">MK Stalin asks Vijay to convene all-party meeting on Cauvery water dispute</a><h2>Udhayanidhi Stalin's arrest and his remark</h2>Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested by Chennai Police on Tuesday (Jul 4) from his residence, following an FIR against him by TVK women wing over his alleged defamatory remarks against actress Trisha and Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. Addressing a farmers’ protest over the Cauvery water dispute in Thanjavur, son of former Tamil Nadu CM Stalin targeted Vijay alleging that Tamil Nadu has not received a single drop of Cauvery water but the CM remains unconcerned. As he was speaking, someone in the crowd chanted the name of actress Trisha. It was then that Udhayanidhi paused his speech, and with a smirk on his face, responded with a suggestive innuendo, inviting the ire of TVK.

The DMK youth wing condemned Udhayanidhi Stalin’s arrest, calling it politically motivated and alleging the TVK government was avoiding questions over the Cauvery water dispute. It also defended his remarks and accused the ruling party of selective action.

Soon after DMK leader and Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu Udhayanidhi Stalin's arrest, protests began in Chennai as security forces were left to tackle both DMK and TVK supporters. In his first reaction, Udhayanidhi claimed that the case is “false” and he will face the consequence while fighting it legally. He called the TVK “bunch of idiots” adding that he is not afraid of arrests. The DMK youth wing also issued a lengthy statement while DMK MPs and MLAs also reacted. The DMK youth wing of which Udhayanidhi is the chief, claimed that TVK government resorted to the action instead of responding to the questions he had raised over its handling of the Cauvery water dispute. It said that the arrest reflected the government’s “helplessness.” "Mr. Udhayanidhi did not refer to any individual in his speech. It is others who are twisting his remarks by claiming they were vulgar and contained double entendres. As it is not in a position to answer the questions to be raised by the Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly session, the government has chosen to arrest him instead,” the statement said. The youth wing alleged that if the dialogues delivered by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay in his films were compiled, they would contain language more objectionable than Udhayanidhi’s speech. “Even in his last film, he uttered swear words,” the statement claimed. It also accused the TVK of failing to condemn BJP leader Nainar Nagenthran for allegedly making remarks linking an actor with the Chief Minister. The DMK youth wing maintained that the arrest was politically motivated and intended to divert attention from the State government’s response to the Cauvery issue. Also Read: DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin detained over 'double-meaning' Trisha remark Kanimozhi also reacted saying that the government led by Vijay lacks courage to face DMK as a Opposition and is therefore resorting to “oppressive tactics.” Former Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has not issued a statement on the matter, but he held a meeting at the party headquarters, ‘Anna Arivalayam’ in Chennai. meanwhile Madras High Court will shortly hear Udhayanidhi's plea.

The DMK youth wing condemned Udhayanidhi Stalin’s arrest, calling it politically motivated and alleging the TVK government was avoiding questions over the Cauvery water dispute. It also defended his remarks and accused the ruling party of selective action.

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