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Udhayanidhi Stalin

MLA
Also known as உதயநிதி ஸ்டாலின், Udhayanidhi, Udhay Stalin
Chepauk-ThiruvallikeniTamil Nadu
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Father's Name
M.K. Stalin
Profession
Actor, Film Producer, Politician & Deputy Chief Minister
Gender
Male
Age
48 years (b. ~1978)

Udhayanidhi Stalin is an MLA belonging to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, representing Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni, Tamil Nadu. He is 48 years old and has declared B.Com as his highest education. In the 2026 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹35.00 Cr, compared with ₹29.80 Cr in 2021. The affidavit lists 22 criminal cases, 22 of them pending; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 2 elections contested, 2 won.

Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology

Age
48
Years
Education
B.Com (Loyola College
Chennai)
Net Assets (2026)
₹35.00 Cr
2026 Election Affidavit
Criminal Cases
22
0 disposed · 0 convicted

Political Career Timeline

  1. 2008
    Film Producer & Distributor

    Founded Red Giant Movies producing and distributing major Tamil feature films.

  2. 2019
    State Secretary, DMK Youth Wing

    Appointed Secretary of DMK Youth Wing.

  3. 2021
    Member of Legislative Assembly· Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni

    Elected to 16th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni.

  4. 2022
    Cabinet Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development· Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni

    Sworn in as Cabinet Minister in M.K. Stalin government.

  5. 2024
    Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu· Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni

    Elevated to Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on 28 September 2024.

  6. 2026
    Member of Legislative Assembly & Deputy Chief Minister· Chepauk-ThiruvallikeniCurrent

    Re-elected to 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.

Election History

YearHouseConstituencyPartyResultVotesVote Share
2021AssemblyChepauk-Thiruvallikeni
DMK
DMK		Won93,28568.92%
2026AssemblyChepauk-Thiruvallikeni
DMK
DMK		Won——

Financial Profile(2026)

₹35.00 Cr
Total Assets
  • Immovable Assets₹14.00 Cr40%
  • Movable Assets₹21.00 Cr60%
  • Liabilities₹00%
Movable Assets
₹21.00 Cr
Immovable Assets
₹14.00 Cr
Liabilities
₹0
Net Assets
₹35.00 Cr
Earlier affidavits
2021₹29.80 Cr

Source: 2026 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited

Criminal Cases

22
Pending
0
Disposed
0
Convicted
0
Acquitted
  1. 1
    Sanatana Dharma Speech Defamation Case2023Pending
    Court — Supreme Court of India / Multiple Magistrates
  2. 2
    AIADMK AI-Brick Agitation Case2021Pending
    Court — Special Court for MPs/MLAs, Chennai

Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2026 Election Affidavit.

Declared assets over time

Only one affidavit is on record, so there is no growth to show yet.

Compared with peers
Udhayanidhi Stalin
₹35.00 Cr · 22 cases
Average of 37 MLAs in Tamil Nadu
₹39.96 Cr · 2.5 cases
Average of 10 Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MLAs
₹13.20 Cr · 6.9 cases

Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology

Family

US
Udhayanidhi Stalin
MLA
Parents
MK
Grandfather
M. Karunanidhi
5-time Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
MS
Father
M.K. Stalin
Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu & DMK President
DS
Mother
Durga Stalin
Homemaker & Author
Spouse
KU
Wife
Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi
Film Director & Publisher
Children
I
Son
Inbanithi
Student
T
Daughter
Tanmaya
Student

Education

B.Com (Loyola College
Chennai)

Income

No income declared on record.

Frequently asked questions

Which constituency does Udhayanidhi Stalin represent?

Udhayanidhi Stalin is an MLA representing Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni, Tamil Nadu and belongs to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.

What are the declared assets of Udhayanidhi Stalin?

Udhayanidhi Stalin declared total assets of ₹35.00 Cr in the 2026 election affidavit.

How many criminal cases does Udhayanidhi Stalin have?

Udhayanidhi Stalin declared 22 criminal cases in the election affidavit (22 pending). Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions.

What is the educational qualification of Udhayanidhi Stalin?

Udhayanidhi Stalin declared B.Com (Loyola College as the highest educational qualification.

How old is Udhayanidhi Stalin?

Udhayanidhi Stalin is 48 years old as per the records on file.

What was Udhayanidhi Stalin's most recent election result?

Udhayanidhi Stalin won the 2026 Assembly election from Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni with a 0% vote share.

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Sources
Election Commission of India (ECI)2026 Election AffidavitParliament of India (Digital Sansad)ADR ReportsPRS Legislative Research
Last updated 2026 Election Affidavit
Compiled from public records.
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