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Udhayanidhi Stalin brands actor Vijay a ‘dummy and uncouth’ CM
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 12:01 AM
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Udhayanidhi Stalin, son of Tamil Nadu chief minister M.K. Stalin, described actor Vijay as a dummy and uncouth chief minister in remarks reported by Deccan Herald.
Udhayanidhi Stalin, a prominent figure in the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and son of Tamil Nadu chief minister M.K. Stalin, publicly referred to film star Vijay as a “dummy and uncouth” chief minister. The remarks were published by the Deccan Herald and have sparked discussion on social media platforms.
Stalin’s comment appears to target recent speculation that Vijay could be considered for a political role, including the chief ministerial post, in the southern state. By labeling the actor in such terms, Stalin underscored his party’s stance against appointing a film personality to the highest state office without political experience.
The statement has drawn reactions from both political analysts and fans of the actor, with some questioning the tone of the criticism while others viewing it as a defensive move by the ruling party. No official response from Vijay’s camp has been reported so far.
The incident adds to the ongoing dialogue in Tamil Nadu about the intersection of cinema and politics, a dynamic that has historically shaped the state’s electoral landscape.
Stalin’s comment appears to target recent speculation that Vijay could be considered for a political role, including the chief ministerial post, in the southern state. By labeling the actor in such terms, Stalin underscored his party’s stance against appointing a film personality to the highest state office without political experience.
The statement has drawn reactions from both political analysts and fans of the actor, with some questioning the tone of the criticism while others viewing it as a defensive move by the ruling party. No official response from Vijay’s camp has been reported so far.
The incident adds to the ongoing dialogue in Tamil Nadu about the intersection of cinema and politics, a dynamic that has historically shaped the state’s electoral landscape.