AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami took a dig at DMK scion Udhayanidhi Stalin after the latter made several comments about EPS at various events.
Speaking at a rally in Erode East, the former Tamil Nadu CM said, “When did Udhayanidhi come, we all know what he did. Who is he, Karunanidhi’s grandson, Stalin’s son. What other effort has he put in? Has he given his efforts for DMK? He is talking about me! Even Paaldail is speaking!”
பால்டாயில் எல்லாம் நம்மள பத்தி பேசுது 😂😂
தலைவர் வேற ரகம் 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/gzoJQJKNPy
— Gowri Sankar D (@GowriSankarD_) October 10, 2025
Why Udhayanidhi Stalin Is Called “Paaldail Babu”?
Udhayanidhi Stalin’s nickname “Paaldail Babu,” stems from two different stories. One theory behind the name involves the term “paaldail,” which is an insecticide, allegedly linked to rumors surrounding Udhayanidhi’s personal life. These rumors reportedly began when he was involved with actress whose name rings with a numner. It is said that during the shooting of the film Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal in 2014, Udhayanidhi and the female actor became romantically involved. The pair reportedly visited the Palani temple together, fueling speculation about their relationship.
Despite Udhayanidhi being married at the time, rumors of his affair with the lady film star spread. His grandfather, former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Karunanidhi, is said to have warned him, but the relationship reportedly continued. In the film Nannbenda, Udhayanidhi cast one specific heroine as the female lead, further intensifying the rumors.
However, when she allegedly rejected his feelings, Udhayanidhi was reported to have attempted suicide, an incident that made headlines in 2014. His supporters blamed the heroine, leading to a significant backlash against the actress. That is why the “polytoil” part came to the fore.
In 2021, actor-politician Radha Ravi reignited the controversy ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections by questioning Udhayanidhi Stalin’s relationship with the heroine. He made a derogatory remark about her, which led to Udhayanidhi’s political party temporarily distancing itself from Radha Ravi. Despite the controversy, Radha Ravi stated that he did not care about Udhayanidhi and the heroine’s relationship.
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