Ready to contest polls if nominated: Udhayanidhi

Earlier this week, reports surfaced that Udhayanidhi, in an interview to a website, said that as actors have been taking a political plunge, he would like to foray into the arena in the near future. When DTNext contacted the actor-producer, he said, “At that time, I only extended my support and wished good luck to the actors who are taking a political plunge this year. 

I have been a part of the DMK since I was born. Before films, I was actively involved in the party and even canvassed for my father MK Stalin, when he contested from Thousand Lights. I have also been simultaneously working for the welfare of people despite not contesting.” 

Udhayanidhi said he will contest the assembly elections when the DMK office-bearers nominate him. “If they nominate me, I can’t say no to them. I will contest.” While stars like Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan and Vishal have no prior experience in politics, will Udhayanidhi have an advantage? “I can’t comment on that and I leave it to people to decide,” he said.