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On MG Ramachandran's birth anniversary, Arvind Swamy unveils first look as actor from Jayalalithaa biopic

In the character poster and teaser of Thalaivi, Arvind Swamy is seen in a clean-shaven look and with a curly mop of a cropped hair, resembling MGR.

Chennai Central railway station to be renamed after MGR, says Narendra Modi in Tamil Nadu's Kanchipuram

Narendra Modi said at a rally in Tamil Nadu, "MGR is one of the most respected icons of India. He ruled the film screen and the hearts of the people"

TDP's 'cosplayer' MP Naramalli Sivaprasad dresses up as MGR in Lok Sabha, plays Tamil song in House

Naramalli Sivaprasad, known for sporting different costumes in the House, was dressed like former Tamil Nadu chief minister MG Ramachandran and held a whip in his hand.

Madurai's Central, in operation since 1939, is city's last surviving theatre to still use film roll

Madurai's Central Theatre continues to survive even as many others in Madurai have been closed down.

MGR's 100th birth anniversary celebrations in Kanyakumari on 22 Sept, in Chennai on 30 Sept, says Tamil Nadu govt

The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday said the MGR centenary celebrations in Kanyakumari and Chennai which were earlier postponed due to "administrative reasons," will be held on 22 and 30 September, respectively.

Rajinikanth at Karunanidhi's condolence meet: Kalaignar's pen created superstars like MGR and Sivaji Ganesan

Karunanidhi's condolence meet witnessed the presence of high profile stars like Rajinikanth, who lashed out at the ruling party and showered lavish praise on Kalaignar's contribution to the film industry.

Rajinikanth slams E Palaniswami for skipping Karunanidhi's funeral, says entire Tamil Nadu cabinet should've attended ceremony

Speaking at a memorial event organised by the South Indian Artistes Association for Karunanidhi, the actor said that many leaders, ranging from state Governor Banwarilal Purohit to Congress President Rahul Gandhi, were present during the burial of Karunanidhi at Marina Beach.

Karunanidhi's accomplishments tower over Indian politics, but 5-time CM never recovered from defeats to MGR, Jayalalithaa

Karunanidhi was an ace scriptwriter, but even he could not have written the twists and turns of his story better, and the manner in which he was bested by friend-turned-foe MG Ramachandran and the latter's heir Jayalalithaa

Karunanidhi did more for Tamil film industry than any other CM; DMK chief 'saw cinema as medium for reform'

DMK chief Karunanidhi was the first to introduce a “tax-free’” status for films with Tamil titles. He had more friends in the industry than Jayalalithaa as he genuinely liked the company of actors, directors and producers.

Karunanidhi's death marks formal end to Dravidian ideology, may cause churn in Tamil Nadu politics

Karunanidhi was a man like no other in the past, and there won’t be another like him in future.