A major controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu after DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin was detained over alleged remarks concerning actor Trisha Krishnan, triggering sharp reactions from across the political spectrum. The controversy has snowballed into a high-voltage political showdown, with the BJP, TVK and the Congress all condemning the alleged remarks. Following a complaint filed by a TVK functionary in Thanjavur, a case was registered against Udhayanidhi Stalin under provisions of the BNS. The development has intensified political tensions, with opposition parties accusing the ruling DMK of crossing the line. BJP Tamil Nadu leader Narayanan Thirupathy described the alleged remarks as "disgusting, obscene, vulgar and shameful," while questioning Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's silence over the controversy. The BJP has demanded Udhayanidhi Stalin's arrest, saying accountability is essential in public life. WATCH

Tamil Nadu's political landscape has witnessed another significant development as senior AIADMK leader SS Vaigaichelvan officially joined Thalapathy Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), delivering a fresh political setback to the AIADMK ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. In a strongly worded statement after joining TVK, Vaigaichelvan described AIADMK as the "right party under the wrong leader," launching one of the sharpest public critiques yet of AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS). While questioning the current leadership, he also praised the party's ideological foundations, making it clear that his criticism was directed at the leadership rather than the party's legacy. The move is being viewed as another important milestone in Vijay's efforts to establish TVK as the principal opposition to the ruling DMK. Rather than focusing solely on high-profile faces, TVK has increasingly targeted experienced AIADMK leaders and grassroots organisers as it builds its organisational strength across Tamil Nadu. WATCH