M.G. Ramachandran, widely known as MGR, was a colossal figure in Indian cinema and politics. A celebrated actor and filmmaker, he notably served as Chief...
M.G. Ramachandran was a highly influential Indian actor, filmmaker, and politician who served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, a state in India.
His full name was Marudhur Gopalan Ramachandran.
MGR served as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for three consecutive terms, from 1977 until his passing in 1987.
He founded the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) political party in 1972.