Nivetha Pethuraj Denies Rumors of Dubai Home Purchased by Udhayanidhi Stalin
Actor Nivetha Pethuraj, renowned for her roles in movies such as ‘Tik Tik Tik’, ‘Sangathamizhan’, and ‘Oru Naal Koothu’, has strongly refuted recent claims of extravagant spending on her behalf.
Social media reports emerged linking Ms. Pethuraj, a certified car racer, to the Formula 4 Night Street race in Chennai, though these reports were based on unverified information.
Further fueling the rumors, YouTuber Savukku Shankar alleged in a video that Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin had purchased a house for the actor in Dubai.
Responding to these allegations, the actor took to X to set the record straight, stating, “Lately, there has been false news circulating about money being lavishly spent on me. I kept quiet because I thought people who are speaking about this would have some humanity to verify the information they receive before mindlessly spoiling a girl’s life. My family and I have been under extreme stress for a few days. Please think before spreading such false news.”
Nivetha Pethuraj also provided insight into her background, emphasizing her family’s integrity and her personal financial independence since the age of 16. She clarified, “I come from a very dignified family. I have been financially independent and stable since the age of 16. My family still resides in Dubai. We’ve been in Dubai for over 20 years. Even in the movie industry, I have never ever asked any producer, director or hero to cast me or give me movie opportunities. I have done over 20 films and it was all that found me. I was and never will be greedy for work or money.”
Dismissive of the recent reports, she affirmed, “I can confirm that none of the information spoken about me so far is true. We live in a rented house in Dubai since 2002. Also, racing has been my passion since 2013. In fact, I had no idea about the races being conducted in Chennai. I’m not as important as you are making it look. I lead a very simple life. After facing a lot of struggles in life, I’m finally in a good place mentally and emotionally. I want to continue leading a dignified and peaceful life. Just like any other woman in your family would want.”
While she expressed her disappointment at the situation, she refrained from taking legal action, believing in the integrity of journalism. She urged journalists to verify information before damaging reputations, concluding, “I am not taking this up legally because I still believe there’s some humanity left in journalism, that they won’t continue to defame me like this. I request journalists to verify the information you receive before spoiling a family’s reputation and not put our family through any more traumas. I’m very grateful to everyone who voiced out for me. May truth behold.”
