Udhayanidhi Stalin Detained After TVK Complaint Over Alleged Remarks on Actress Trisha Krishnan (Video)

DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was detained by police on Tuesday after a case was registered over his alleged remarks concerning actor Trisha Krishnan during a recent public meeting. The action follows complaints filed by the ruling Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and its women's wing, which accused the DMK leader of making objectionable and sexually suggestive comments, according to a report.

Police Action Follows Registration of Case Against Udhayanidhi Stalin

Police detained Udhayanidhi after a case was registered in connection with the speech delivered at a protest in Thanjavur. The complaint alleged that the remarks were derogatory towards women and violated provisions relating to public obscenity and insulting the modesty of women. Authorities have not released detailed information on the charges, but the detention came shortly after legal proceedings were initiated based on complaints submitted by TVK leaders and the party's women's wing. Udhayanidhi Stalin Faces NCW Complaint by TVK Over Trisha Krishnan-Linked Remark (Video).

Udhayanidhi Stalin Detained Over Remarks Against Trisha Krishnan

#WATCH | 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. pic.twitter.com/JUk7cpaTdG

— ANI (@ANI) August 4, 2026

TVK's Complaint Triggered the Controversy

The controversy began after Udhayanidhi, while addressing a rally on the Cauvery water issue, responded to slogans raised by supporters with a remark that critics interpreted as an indirect reference to actor Trisha Krishnan.

TVK subsequently lodged complaints with the National Commission for Women (NCW) and the Tamil Nadu Police, alleging that the statement was vulgar, sexually suggestive and unbecoming of a senior public representative. The party also demanded an unconditional public apology. TVK MLA Rhevanth Charan Slams Udayanidhi Stalin After 'Trisha' Slogans Raised at DMK Event.

Legal and Political Response

Following the registration of the case, Udhayanidhi Stalin moved the Madras High Court seeking anticipatory bail, arguing for protection against arrest in connection with the allegations. His legal plea came amid mounting political criticism and demands for action from the ruling party and the BJP.

Meanwhile, TVK announced statewide protests over the issue, while police stepped up security outside Udhayanidhi's residence to prevent any law-and-order problems.

Political Tensions Escalate

The incident has intensified the ongoing political confrontation between the ruling TVK government and the opposition DMK. BJP leaders also criticised Udhayanidhi's remarks, calling them inappropriate and urging strict action.

The DMK has yet to issue a detailed response to the allegations, although the party is expected to challenge the legal proceedings while maintaining that the action against its leader is politically motivated.

Relations between the TVK government and the DMK have remained strained since the change of government in Tamil Nadu earlier this year, with both sides frequently accusing each other of political vendetta. The latest controversy has further heightened tensions, with the matter now moving through both legal and political channels as investigations continue.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 04, 2026 11:33 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).