Cinema VinesTrisha Krishnan has finally spoken out after weeks of silence, following a controversy that erupted when DMK politician and actor‑producer Udhayanidhi Stalin allegedly made a double‑entendre remark about her during a Cauvery water protest. The comments, which were said to reference both the river and the actress, sparked a backlash that saw Udhayanidhi detained and later released on bail.
In a move that drew attention from fans and the media alike, Trisha returned to Instagram on the day her grandmother celebrated her 98th birthday. She posted a photo of the family gathered around the cake, with her pet Izzy and her mother, Uma Krishnan Ganapathy, in the frame. The image was accompanied by a caption that simply read “Happy 98th Birthday, Grandma,” and a series of celebratory emojis.
However, the actress’s social media activity was not limited to birthday wishes. She also shared a series of cryptic stories that many interpreted as a response to the controversy. One story, reposted with a laughing emoji, read, “Drama at this age is embarrassing … Go make some money and find peace.” Another, marked with an evil eye emoji, said, “What a privilege it is to be overwhelmed by a life you once prayed for.” Trisha never named anyone directly, but fans quickly linked the posts to the Udhayanidhi incident.
Trisha’s mother, Uma Krishnan Ganapathy, also posted a cryptic message titled “Last one best one,” which listed a series of self‑care and productivity tips: “do workouts, do skincare, smell nice, drink water, make money, be nice to people, mind your business.” The combined posts suggested that the actress was choosing to focus on positivity and family rather than public drama.
Udhayanidhi’s remarks were first reported after he addressed a gathering at a Cauvery protest, where he was reportedly prompted by the crowd’s chanting of Trisha’s name. He allegedly joked about the river, leading to accusations that he was making a double reference to the actress. Police detained him for an hour at Sengipatti Police Station in Thanjapuri district, and the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) filed a complaint with the Thanjapuri Police. The DMK has since stated that the remarks were misrepresented and were intended to criticize government policy, not target any individual.
With her return to social media, Trisha has opted to keep the focus on her family’s celebrations and her personal wellbeing, steering clear of the political fracas that has surrounded her name in recent weeks.
