Cinema VinesActor Vishal has publicly backed the detention of Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin, arguing that anyone who makes derogatory remarks about women in the film industry should face the same consequences. In a statement to ANI on Saturday, Vishal acknowledged that such incidents can occur in politics but insisted that the same standard should apply to all who speak ill of women in the fraternity.
Vishal 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.” He also called on law enforcement to take action against YouTube content creators and social media users who troll women in the industry, adding that there are many such cases that should receive the same treatment.
Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, was detained and later released after about an hour of questioning by police at Sengipatti Police Station in Thanjavur district earlier this month. The arrest followed protests over his alleged “double‑meaning” remark about actress Trisha during a Cauvery rights demonstration. The controversy began when Udhayanidhi was speaking at a gathering and was reportedly prompted by chants of “Trisha, Trisha.” He allegedly responded with a double‑entendre remark before clarifying that he was referring to Cauvery water.
Following the remarks, the women’s wing of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) filed a complaint with Thanjavur Police, alleging that the DMK leader had targeted the actress. The DMK maintains that Udhayanidhi’s comments were misrepresented and were aimed at government policy, not at any individual. Trisha, who has worked with Chief Minister Vijay for over twenty years, has remained silent on the matter.
The detention sparked a political debate in Tamil Nadu, with some defending the action as necessary and others accusing the TVK of political vendetta. Vishal’s comments add a new dimension to the discussion, as he calls for equal accountability for all who make inappropriate remarks about women in the film industry, regardless of whether they are politicians or entertainers.
