Superstar Rajinikanth on Friday declined to comment on an expectation in the ruling DMK that Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin will soon be elevated as Deputy Chief Minister. Later in the day, Stalin deprecated disturbing the top actor with a question on the matter while he was on his way to work.

Amid ongoing speculation about the possible promotion of Udhayanidhi Stalin to Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, the current Sports Minister.

Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has denied the reports which claimed that he is being made Deputy Chief Minister. The DMK cadre wants him to take up the role.

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth displayed a rare moment of irritation when confronted with a political question during his recent arrival in Chennai. The incident occurred ahead of the audio launch of his upcoming film,

Party cadres and leaders have been calling for Udhayanidhi’s elevation as deputy chief minister ahead of the 2026 assembly elections.

Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin refuted speculation about his elevation as Deputy Chief Minister, emphasizing that such decisions are solely the prerogative of the Chief Minister. He urged the media not to speculate on his behalf.

Udhayanidhi Stalin has shot down speculation around Rajinikanth being upset with his possible elevation as the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. He was referring to a clickbait headline.

Udhayanidhi currently serves as the Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development..Udhayanidhi Stalin. MK Stalin. Deputy Chief Minister. DMK. Tamil Nadu

Udhayanidhi Stalin's comments came days after Tamil Nadu minister Tha Mo Anbarasan announced that Udhayanidhi Stalin is likely to be announced as the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

Rajinikanth is gearing up for the audio launch of his upcoming movie Vettaiyan today, September 20. The audio launch will happen in Chennai and for the same, the superstar was earlier today snapped at the airport.