M. K. Muthu

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M. K. Muthu is an Indian actor, singer and politician.

Muthu is the oldest son of Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi. [ [http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070520/asp/7days/story_7802991.asp Divided dynasties] , "The Telegraph". Published May 20, 2007. Retrieved August 16, 2008.] Karunanidhi first tried to groom his son to follow in his footsteps; however, Muthu ended up defecting to the opposition All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party. [Rajappa, Sam. [http://www.thestatesman.net/page.arcview.php?clid=3&id=42012&usrsess=1 DMK at Crossroads: Family Above Party, The Preferred Option] , "The Statesman". Published 2003. Retrieved August 16, 2008.]

Muthu first started acting in 1970, and appeared in films such as "Pillayo Pillai", "Samayalkaran", "Anayavilaku", and "Pookari". He had also sang a few numbers in his films. He is currently doing a project with director Deva. [ [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/37448.html M.K. Muthu croons after 20 years] , IndiaGlitz.com. Published March 25, 2008. Retrieved August 16, 2008.]

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

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