M. K. Muthu
M. K. Muthu | |
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மு. க. முத்து | |
| Born | Muthuvel Karunanidhi Muthu 14 January 1948 Thirukuvalai, Madras Province, India (now in Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu, India) |
| Died | 19 July 2025 (aged 77) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Spouse | Sivakamasundari[1] |
| Parent(s) | M. Karunanidhi and Padmavathi |
| Relatives | Karunanidhi family |
Muthuvel Karunanidhi Muthu (14 January 1948 – 19 July 2025) was an Indian actor, playback singer and politician.
Life and career
Muthu was born on 14 January 1948, as the eldest son of former Tamil Nadu chief minister M. Karunanidhi and his first wife, Padmavathi, sister of actor-singer Chidambaram S. Jayaraman. According to the internal evidence provided by Karunanidhi, in the first volume of his autobiography, Muthu's mother died at the age of 20, soon after giving birth to him, as a result of accelerated tuberculosis fever.
Muthu started acting in 1970 and appeared in films such as Pillaiyo Pillai, Samayalkaran, Anayavilaku, Ingeyum Manidhargal and Pookkari. He also sang a few songs in these films.[2] In 2008, he sang a song for the film Mattuthavani under music director Deva.[3]
Karunanidhi initially wanted Muthu to be his political heir in the early 1970s, but later launched him into films as a counter to M. G. Ramachandran, founder of the AIADMK. However, Muthu's career in film never really took off.[4]
Muthu later had a difference of opinion with Karunanidhi, and he went on to join his father's rival party AIADMK. However both father and son patched up their differences in 2009, after Muthu fell ill.[4][5] Muthu died on 18 July 2025, at the age of 77.[6]
Death
M. K. Muthu had been unwell for the past two decades and was rarely seen in public. He died on 19 July 2025 at his residence on East Coast Road in Chennai, at the age of 77. He is survived by his daughter, Thenmozhi.[7]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Pillaiyo Pillai | Kumar / Kannan | Debut |
| 1973 | Pookkari | Kanthan | |
| 1974 | Samayalkkaran | ||
| 1975 | Anaiya Vilakku | ||
| 1975 | Nambikai Natchathiram | ||
| 1975 | Ingeyum Manithargal | ||
| 1977 | Ellam Avale | ||
| 1977 | Niyaya Tharasu |
Sources
- Hardgrave, Robert L. "Politics and the Film in Tamilnadu: The Stars and the DMK." Asian Survey, Vol. 13, No. 3 (Mar., 1973), pp. 288–305
- Divided dynasties The Telegraph, Sunday, 20 May 2007
- M.K Muthu returns to tinselville
References
- ^ "Karunanidhi's Eldest Son Muthu a Problem Child?". 7 August 2018.
- ^ Sri Kantha, Sachi (14 May 2024). "MGR Remembered – Part 76 | On M.K. Muthu; from a Fan to promoted Cinema Rival and Fall". Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Archived from the original on 21 June 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ M.K. Muthu croons after 20 years, IndiaGlitz.com. Published 25 March 2008. Retrieved 16 August 2008.
- ^ a b "An indulgent father, Karunanidhi a glue that kept family together". Hindustan Times. 8 August 2018.
- ^ "Father, Sons And The DMK". Outlook. 3 February 2022.
- ^ "M K Muthu, Karunanidhi's son and actor, passes away at 77". Deccan Herald. 19 July 2025.
- ^ "DMK legacy loss: Karunanidhi's son and actor passes away at 77". Deccan Herald. 19 July 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
External links
- M. K. Muthu at IMDb