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.

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.

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

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

Superstar Rajinikanth avoided commenting on the potential elevation of Udhayanidhi Stalin as Deputy Chief Minister, while the latter expressed frustration over media misrepresentation. Udhayanidhi clarified that Rajinikanth was merely avoiding political questions and criticized the media for sensationalizing the issue.

Superstar Rajinikanth, who is often known for his calm and composed nature, lost his cool at media persons when he asked about DMK politician and former actor Udhayanidhi Stalin at Chennai airport. On Friday (September 20),