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.

As soon as he exited the airport, news reporters gathered around and asked him multiple questions. One journalist enquired about the guest list for the audio launch event of Vettaiyan and, in his usual polite manner, Rajinikanth said, “I don’t know, sir,” smiling while he answered the question.

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin will take a decision on elevating him as deputy CM, ruling DMK's youth wing secretary and Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said here

On actor-turned-politician Vijay paying respect to rationalist Periyar on his birth anniversary in Chennai, Udhayanidhi Stalin appreciated the move.

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

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.

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.