Go make some money: Trisha posts cryptic messages on 'drama' after Udhayanidhi row

Actor Trisha Krishnan appears to have reacted to the controversy involving DMK leader and actor-producer Udhayanidhi Stalin. A week after the row, she shared a cryptic post about “drama” without naming anyone or directly mentioning the controversy. However, the timing of the post caught attention.Trisha did not name anyone or directly refer to the controversy in her posts. However, one message she re-shared read, “Drama at this age is embarrassing. Go make some money and find peace (sic).” She shared the post with an emoji.See the Story here:In another post, shared with an evil eye emoji, Trisha wrote, “What a privilege it is to be overwhelmed by a life you once prayed for (sic).” See the Story here:Trisha had remained silent throughout the controversy, despite being at the centre of the alleged remarks and subsequent police action against Udhayanidhi. In her latest Instagram activity, she also shared pictures from her grandmother’s birthday celebration.Trisha celebrates grandmother’s 98th birthdayTrisha’s return to social media was also marked by a family celebration. The actor posted a series of Stories from her grandmother’s 98th birthday, including photographs of her mother, other family members and her pet Izzy.In the pictures, Trisha’s grandmother was seen wearing a purple saree as she celebrated with her family. One photograph showed an almond cake decorated with golden candles.Trisha’s mother, Uma Krishnan Ganapathy, also shared a cryptic post on Instagram titled “Last one best one”. The message read, “Do workouts, do skincare, smell nice, drink water, make money, be nice to people, mind your business.”See a Story here:What did Udhayanidhi Stalin say?The controversy began earlier this month during a gathering linked to protests over the Cauvery water issue. During the event, when people in the crowd chanted Trisha’s name, Udhayanidhi Stalin allegedly made a double-entendre remark.After the crowd reacted, Udhayanidhi reportedly said he was referring to Cauvery water. He was subsequently detained and questioned by police for about an hour at Sengipatti Police Station in Thanjavur district.Following the circulation of the video online, the women’s wing of CM Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) filed a complaint with Thanjavur Police, alleging that Udhayanidhi had made a double-entendre remark targeting Trisha.The DMK, however, has maintained that Udhayanidhi’s remarks were misrepresented and said they were directed at the government’s functioning rather than any individual.Trisha has not directly addressed the controversy in her latest posts.- EndsPublished On: Aug 11, 2026 18:28 IST