From Arrest To Bail: Udhayanidhi Stalin's Trisha Controversy Explained

From Arrest To Bail: Udhayanidhi Stalin's Trisha Controversy Explained

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Business Today
  • Updated Aug 5, 2026 1:00 PM IST

Tamil Nadu politics witnessed high drama after Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested over the controversy surrounding remarks directed at actor Trisha Krishnan. Police arrived at his residence with an arrest warrant amid tight security, leading to dramatic scenes and widespread protests by DMK workers across the state. While TVK supporters celebrated the arrest, AIADMK leaders also questioned the timing of the police action ahead of the Assembly session. The Madras High Court later directed the police to release Udhayanidhi after questioning, bringing temporary relief. In this video, we break down the sequence of events, the political reactions, the legal developments, and the larger debate over accountability, political speech, and the treatment of women in public discourse.

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