The record
Written from the 5 reports below. Nothing here is unsourced.
- Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin moved the High Court for anticipatory bail after complaints were filed against him over alleged vulgar remarks about actress Trisha Krishnan and actor Vijay during a political rally in Thanjavur.
- The complaints were lodged with the National Commission for Women by Tamil Velai Katchi / Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, as well as with local police, triggering an FIR.
- Some reports indicate Stalin was detained or arrested before seeking bail.
- The case centers on whether his remarks at the demonstration were defamatory or offensive toward the actors, drawing political and public attention in Tamil Nadu.
- Coverage varies slightly on whether he was formally arrested or only detained, but all sources agree on the NCW complaint and bail plea.
- Watch for the High Court's interim order and any further police action.
What to watch next
- High Court ruling on anticipatory bail
- NCW's response to the complaint
- Further police action or charges
- Political reactions from DMK and rivals
What changed5
Every report on this story, newest first. Times are when each outlet published.
Hindustan Times[1]
What did Udhayanidhi Stalin say on actor Trisha that led to his detention?Mint[2]
Vijay's TVK moves NCW over Udayanidhi Stalin's controversial Trisha remarksMint[3]
Tamil Nadu Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin arrested over remarks against actor Trisha, CM VijayThe Times of India[4]
Udhayanidhi moves HC for anticipatory bail after TVK complaint over 'vulgar' remarkThe Hindu[5]
TVK lodges complaint against Udhayanidhi with NCW
Who said what6
Only words found exactly in the article are shown, attributed and linked to the line they came from.
Rhevanth Charan
2 quotes · 2 outlets
“Absolutely disgusting. Passing such disgraceful comments against anyone is completely unacceptable.”
In the article
…His comments drew flak from TVK leaders, with MLA Rhevanth Charan terming the remark "disgusting" and accusing the DMK leadership of lowering the standards of political discourse. Oppn, fans slam Stalin " Absolutely disgusting. Passing such disgraceful comments against anyone is completely unacceptable. It exposes the mindset, political culture, and declining standards of the Arivalayam clan. Your announced protest collapsed even before it could begin. Now, desperate for attention, you have resorted to cheap…
“Absolutely disgusting. Passing such disgraceful comments against anyone is completely unacceptable.”
In the article
…remark invited sharp criticism from political leaders, with TVK MLA Rhevanth Charan terming the remark "disgusting" and accusing the DMK leadership of lowering the standards of political discourse. Charan said, " Absolutely disgusting. Passing such disgraceful comments against anyone is completely unacceptable. It exposes the mindset, political culture, and declining standards of the Arivalayam clan. Your announced protest collapsed even before it could begin." Accusing Udhayanidhi Stalin and the DMK of being desperate for…
Udhayanidhi Stalin
2 quotes · 1 outlet
“Don't use someone else's ghee to make sweets for your own house”
In the article
…to divert the people's attention, the Chief Minister should stop inspecting schemes launched by the DMK and instead introduce his own schemes and inspect those." "To put it in language that Vijay will understand, Don't use someone else's ghee to make sweets for your own house ," Stalin added. Sneha Biswas specialises in covering entertainment and pop culture, with a specialisation on Bollywood, Hollywood, OTT platforms, K-pop, K-dramas, and major developments in the US entertainment…
“I did not name anybody, and I did not speak in bad taste. I am ready to face the consequences, and I am not afraid of arrest”
In the article
…an FIR registered against him over his alleged defamatory remarks about actor Trisha Krishnan and Chief Minister Vijay at the Cauvery rally in Thanjavur on Monday. Following his arrest, Tamil Nadu LoP on Tuesday said, “ I did not name anybody, and I did not speak in bad taste. I am ready to face the consequences, and I am not afraid of arrest ,” news agency PTI reported. Additionally, Chennai Police also detained DMK cadres who were trying to breach the security measures put in place outside Stalin's residence. News agency ANI quoted Additional Commissioner…
Durai Vaiko
1 quote · 1 outlet
“The issue was about Cauvery and the sufferings of the Tamil Nadu farmers. It is highly condemnable that the Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has uttered such derogatory comments. It goes against women.”
In the article
…reported. MDMK Principal Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Durai Vaiko also criticised the alleged remark, saying the focus of the event should have remained on the Cauvery issue and the concerns of Tamil Nadu's farmers. " The issue was about Cauvery and the sufferings of the Tamil Nadu farmers. It is highly condemnable that the Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has uttered such derogatory comments. It goes against women. I condemn it. It was not a stage to settle personal scores. It is unfortunate," Vaiko told ANI. The internet also did not find the comment funny, with furious fans accusing him of directing the double entendre comment…
Vanathi Srinivasan
1 quote · 1 outlet
“I strongly condemn the vulgar speech delivered by the Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin, laced with double entendres, during the DMK protest in Thanjavur over the Cauvery issue.”
In the article
…"vulgar" and "laced with double entendres." In a post on X, the BJP leader alleged that the remarks reflected the political culture of the DMK and demanded that Udhayanidhi Stalin issue a public apology. She said, " I strongly condemn the vulgar speech delivered by the Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin, laced with double entendres, during the DMK protest in Thanjavur over the Cauvery issue. It is precisely this uncivilized and irresponsible politics of the DMK members who speak in such a manner that the people have removed them from power. Even after that, DMK has shown no signs of reform." However, it…
Why it matters3
Who is affected first and what likely follows, with a direction and a horizon. Extracted from the reports, never invented.
- Udhayanidhi Stalin legal exposure· days
- National Commission for Women complaint intake· days
- Tamil Nadu political discourse reputational risk· weeks
Coverage4
All filed from India
Named India · Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam · Thanjavur · Trisha Krishnan · Aadhav Arjuna · Bharatiya Janata Party · C. Joseph Vijay · Durai Vaiko · Madras High Court · N Anand · Narendran Nair · National Commission for Women · Pazha Selvakumar
- Hindustan TimesWhat did Udhayanidhi Stalin say on actor Trisha that led to his detention?[1]English national· critical

- MintVijay's TVK moves NCW over Udayanidhi Stalin's controversial Trisha remarks[2]English national· neutral

- MintTamil Nadu Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin arrested over remarks against actor Trisha, CM Vijay[3]English national· critical

- The Times of IndiaUdhayanidhi moves HC for anticipatory bail after TVK complaint over 'vulgar' remark[4]English national· neutral
- The HinduTVK lodges complaint against Udhayanidhi with NCW[5]English national· critical
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