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C. N. Annadurai

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Directed movies: 0Directed series: 0All crew credits: 10

TMDB ID: 1421516

IMDb ID: nm13283448

Known for: Writing

Born: September 15, 1909

Died: February 3, 1969

Age: 59

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1949 - 1978

Years active: 30

Wikidata: Q138765

Also known as

C. Natarajan Annadurai • Arignar Anna • Annadurai

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Biography

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.

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