Deceased
M. G. Ramachandran
TrendingAlso known as: Maruthur Gopalan Menon Ramachandran
Films
100
Awards Won
3
Quick Facts
- Full Name
- M. G. Ramachandran
- Born
- January 17, 1917
- Birthplace
- Kandy
- Age
- —
- Zodiac Sign
- Capricorn
- Height
- —
- Weight
- —
- Nationality
- 🇮🇳 India
- Religion
- Hinduism
- Ethnicity
- Malayali
- Eye Color
- —
- Hair Color
- —
- Profession
- Actor, Author
- Net Worth
- —
- Education
- University of Madras
- Spouse
- SadanandavatiV. N. JanakiChitarikulam Bhargavi
- Children
- —
Last reviewed: Aug 5, 2026 · How we verify facts
Biography
M. G. Ramachandran is 109 years old, an actor, from India.
Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran, popularly known by his initials M. G. R., was an Indian politician, actor, filmmaker and philanthropist, who served as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu from 1977 until his death in 1987. He was the founder and first general secretary of the political party All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). He is regarded as one of the most influential politicians of post-independent India, and was known by the epithets Makkal Thilagam and Puratchi Thalaivar.
In March 1988, he was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour.
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Career & Filmography
Movies(100)
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Vaa Vaathiyaar |
| 1991 | Nallathai Naadu Kekum |
| 1990 | Avasara Police 100 |
| 1978 | Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan |
| 1977 | Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga |
| 1977 | Navarathinam |
| 1977 | Meenava Nanban |
| 1976 | Needhikku Thalaivanangu |
| 1976 | Uzhaikkum Karangal |
| 1976 | Oorukku Uzhaippavan |
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Pallandu Vazhga
actor1975
Naalai Namadhe
actor1975
Idhayakkani
actor1975
Ninaithadhai Mudippavan
actor1975
Urimaikural
actor1974
Sirithu Vazha Vendum
actor1974
Netru Indru Naalai
actor1974
Pattikaattu Ponnaiya
actor1973
Ulagam Sutrum Valiban
actor1973
Idhaya Veenai
actor1972
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Sange Muzhangu
actor1972
Raman Thediya Seethai
actor1972
Nalla Neram
actor1972
Naan Yen Pirandhen
actor1972
Kumari Kottam
actor1971
Neerum Neruppum
actor1971
Oru Thaai Makkal
actor1971
Rickshawkaran
actor1971
Engal Thangam
actor1970
Thalaivan
actor1970
Family
Relationships
Romantic History
| Person | Status |
|---|---|
| Sadanandavati | Married |
| V. N. Janaki | Married |
| Chitarikulam Bhargavi | Married |
Family
Awards & Nominations
3 Won0 Nominated
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Bharat Ratna | Won |
| 1972 | National Film Award for Best Actor | Won |
| 1965 | Filmfare Special Award – South | Won |
Interesting Facts
- thumb|upright=0.95|Ramachandran's erstwhile house at T.
- Nagar in Chennai In 1939, Ramachandran married Chitarikulam Bhargavi, who later died in 1942 due to an illness.
- In late 1942, he married Sadanandavati, who died later due to tuberculosis in 1962.
- Janaki, who later became the chief minister of Tamil Nadu after his death.
- He had no biological children from any of his marriages.
- In his early days, Ramachandran was a devout Hindu and a devotee of Murugan and his mother's favourite god, Guruvayurappan.
- After joining the DMK, he identified himself as a rationalist.
- He gifted a golden sword weighing half a Kilogram to Mookambika temple in Kollur, Udupi district.
- Ramachandran was the founder and editor of Thai weekly magazine and Anna daily newspaper in Tamil.
- He established Sathya Studios and Emgeeyar Pictures.
- He offered personal financial donations during disasters and calamities, and donated Rs. 75,000 to the war fund during the Sino-Indian War.
Frequently Asked Questions
M. G. Ramachandran is an India actor and author. They are known for their work in the entertainment industry.
M. G. Ramachandran is known for being an actor and author and has appeared in 100 films.
M. G. Ramachandran's zodiac sign is Capricorn.
M. G. Ramachandran was born in Kandy, India.
M. G. Ramachandran's religion is Hinduism.
M. G. Ramachandran is India.
M. G. Ramachandran's ethnicity is Malayali.
M. G. Ramachandran is currently married to Sadanandavati.
M. G. Ramachandran's wife is Sadanandavati.
No publicly confirmed information about M. G. Ramachandran's children is available.
Yes, M. G. Ramachandran has 1 sibling: M. G. Chakrapani.
M. G. Ramachandran has appeared in 100 movies listed in our database.
M. G. Ramachandran's most recent movie in our records is "Vaa Vaathiyaar" (2026).
M. G. Ramachandran has won 3 awards including the Bharat Ratna in 1988.
M. G. Ramachandran has won 3 awards and received 0 nominations.
No, M. G. Ramachandran passed away.
M. G. Ramachandran's educational background: University of Madras.
M. G. Ramachandran is based in India.
The exact start of M. G. Ramachandran's career as a actor is not publicly documented.
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Filmography
100 works
2026
Vaa Vaathiyaar
Nallathai Naadu Kekum
1991
Nallathai Naadu Kekum
1990
Avasara Police 100
Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan
1978
Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan
Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga
1977
Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga
Navarathinam
1977
Navarathinam
1977
Meenava Nanban
1976
Needhikku Thalaivanangu
1976
Uzhaikkum Karangal
Oorukku Uzhaippavan
1976
Oorukku Uzhaippavan
Pallandu Vazhga
1975
Pallandu Vazhga
1975
Naalai Namadhe
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