Today is the birthday of successful film producer, distributor and actor Udhayanidhi Stalin.

Hailing from a family of politicians, Udhay`s entry into film industry as a producer and distributor was surrounded with criticisms and rumors. But he silenced the critics and put rumors to rest by his knack of producing and distributing films that would click with the audience be it mass masala entertainers or different experiments.

Udhay made a big bang entry into film industry as the producer of Ilayathalapathi` Vijay`s Kuruvi` and it was directed by Dharani. The film released amid huge expectation as the actor-director duo had earlier teamed up for the blockbuster Ghillie` but failed to live up to the expectations.

But the failed maiden attempt did not shake Udhay`s commitment to cinema. His second production venture Adhavan` with Suriya and Ravikumar was a hit. He went on to produce films critically acclaimed films Ezham Arivu` and Neer Paravai` and teamed up with Kamal Haasan for Manmadhan Ambu` and carved a niche for his banner Red Giant Movies.

The banner is more popular for the films it has distributed . The list includes many critically acclaimed super hits like Vinnaithandi Varuvaya`, Madarasapattinam`, Myna`, Boss Engira Baskaran`, Ko`, Neram`, Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer`, Endrendrum Punnagai` and Tamizhukku En Ondrai Azhuthavum`.

When Udhayanidhi turned to acting and started acting as a hero in Oru Kal Oru Kannadi` there were people getting ready to dismiss him as another producer trying to become a hero. But the super hit success of the film gave him a strong hold and Udhay has acted in three films as hero.

On his birthday today, the trailer of his upcoming film Gethu` in which he has acted in the lead role has been released and it promises to be a challenging film for the actor in him. We can expect this film to place Udhay in the list of leading young heroes of Kollywood.

In the meantime we wish Udayanidhi Stalin a Happy Birthday and success in all his future endeavors.