C. N. Annadurai
Writing
- Born
- September 15, 1909
- Died
- February 3, 1969 (age 59)
Conjeevaram Natarajan Annadurai (15 September 1909 – 3 February 1969), known as Perarignar Anna, was a Tamil writer, playwright, and politician who pioneered the use of cinema as a storytelling and social commentary medium in Tamil Nadu. He scripted many feature films, including Nallathambi and Velaikaari (both 1949) and Or Iravu (1951), with several more films later adapted from his novels and plays. Beyond his screen work, he founded the DMK political party and served as the first Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, dying in office in 1969.
Known for
Or Iravu
April 11, 1951
Nallathambi
February 4, 1949
Velaikari
February 25, 1949
Sorgavasal
May 28, 1954
Rangoon Radha
November 1, 1956
Nallavan Vazhvan
August 31, 1961
Ethaiyum Thangum Ithaiyam
April 14, 1962
Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali
December 31, 1959
Vandikkaran Magan
October 30, 1978
Kaadhal Jyothi
April 14, 1970
Behind the camera10
- 1978Vandikkaran Magan Story
- 1970Kaadhal Jyothi Story, Dialogue
- 1962Ethaiyum Thangum Ithaiyam Screenplay
- 1961Nallavan Vazhvan Screenplay
- 1959Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali Story
- 1956Rangoon Radha Story
- 1954Sorgavasal Theatre Play, Writer
- 1951Or Iravu Screenplay, Theatre Play
- 1949Velaikari Writer, Theatre Play
- 1949Nallathambi