List of Arunthathiyar

This is a list of prominent people of the Arunthathiyar community.

King

* Adhiyamaan Nedumaan Anji

Historical people

* Madurai Veeran, General of Thirumalai Naayakkar (1625-1659) [cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | authors = | title =Madurai Veeran| work = | publisher = R.Shiva Raj | date = | url =http://srimuneeswarar.tripod.com/veeran.html | format = | doi = | accessdate =2008-03-01 ] [Elangovan, Ezhil (2003). Maduraiveeran Murder and Thirumalainaayakkar Mahal. Coimbatore: Aathi Thamizhar Peravai, 14.]
* Ondiveeran Pagadai, Commander of Pulithevan, Pioneer of Indian Liberation Movement [Elangovan, Ezhil (2004). Maaveerar Ondiveeran Pagadai. Coimbatore: Aathi Thamizhar Peravai, 9]
* Kandhan Pagadai, Pioneer of Indian Liberation Movement [Elangovan, Ezhil (2002). Arunthathiyar Varalaarum Panpaadum. Coimbatore: Aathi Thamizhar Peravai, 71]
* Potti Pagadai, Pioneer of Indian Liberation Movement [Elangovan, Ezhil (2002). Arunthathiyar Varalaarum Panpaadum. Coimbatore: Aathi Thamizhar Peravai, 71]
* Muthan Pagadai, Pioneer of Indian Liberation Movement [Elangovan, Ezhil (2002). Arunthathiyar Varalaarum Panpaadum. Coimbatore: Aathi Thamizhar Peravai, 71]
* Kattaiyan Pagadai, Pioneer of Indian Liberation Movement [Elangovan, Ezhil (2002). Arunthathiyar Varalaarum Panpaadum. Coimbatore: Aathi Thamizhar Peravai, 71]
* Mottaiyan Pagadai, Pioneer of Indian Liberation Movement [Elangovan, Ezhil (2002). Arunthathiyar Varalaarum Panpaadum. Coimbatore: Aathi Thamizhar Peravai, 71]

Political leaders

*Late H.M.Jagannatham,Justice of Peace, Former MLA,(Vellore 1952-57) MLC,Senate Member, University of Madras
* V.P. Duraisaamy, Deputy Speaker, Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly [cite news | last = | first = | coauthors = | title =Avudaiappan, Duraisamy assume charge | work = | pages = | language = | publisher = The Hindu| date =2006-05-20 | url =http://www.hindu.com/2006/05/20/stories/2006052009150400.htm | accessdate =2008-03-01 ]
* S.Gurusamy, MLA, Anthiyurcite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | authors = | title =Tamil Nadu Government: Members of Legislative Assembly (MLA's)| work = | publisher = Sarkaritel.com | date = | url =http://www.sarkaritel.com/states/tamilnadu/members_legislative_assembly.htm | format = | doi = | accessdate =2008-03-01 ]
* R. Prema, MLA, Avanashi
* K. Rani, MP, Raasipuram [cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | authors = | title =Rasipuram : Loksabha Member of Parliament | work = | publisher = Indianngos.com | date = | url =http://www.indianngos.com/mps/namakkal_ls.htm | format = | doi = | accessdate =2008-03-01 ]
* Mrs. Balasundari, General Secretary, Pattali Makkal Katchi [cite news | last = | first = | coauthors = | title =PMK stages demonstration | work = | pages = | language = | publisher = The Hindu| date =2007-07-03 | url =http://www.hinduonnet.com/2007/07/03/stories/2007070354490400.htm| accessdate =2008-03-01 ]
* P. Dhanapal, Former Co-Operative Minister, Tamil Nadu [cite news | last = | first = | coauthors = | title =AIADMK nominees list | work = | pages = | language = | publisher = The Hindu| date =2001-04-15 | url =http://www.hinduonnet.com/2001/04/15/stories/04152236.htm| accessdate =2008-03-01 ]
* Naamakkal Arunachalam, Former Social Welfare Minister, Tamil Nadu [cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | authors = | title =State Elections 2006: Partywise Comparison Since 1977 | work = | publisher = Election Commission of India | date = | url =http://assembly.tn.gov.in/election2006/pollupd/ac/states/s22/Partycomp96.htm | format = | doi = | accessdate =2008-03-01 ]
* Anthiyur P. Selvaraj, Former Kaadi and Handloom Minister, Erode
* "Telephone" Kandasamy, Former MP, Pollachi
* S.P. Chinnaiyah, Former MLA, Naamakkal
* K.P. Palanisamy, Former MLA, Coimbatore
* Mr.Thirumoorthy, Former MLA, Pollachi
* C. Veeramani, Former MLA, Salem
* S.P. Thyagarajan, Former MP, Pollachi

Indian administrative service

* Mr. Sankaran, Chennai
* Mr.H.J.Ramachandran,Chennai
* Mr. P.L. Ponnusamy, Chennai
* Mr. Manivannan, Chennai [cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | authors = | title =Members of the Governing Body | work = | publisher = The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University| date = | url =http://www.tnuniv.ac.in/mgrmedical/gbody.htm | format = | doi = | accessdate =2008-03-01 ]
* Mr. S.P. Elangovan, Chennai
* Mr. Sonai, Chennai [cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | authors = | title =Civil List of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Officers| work = | publisher = Ministry of Personnel, Public Grivances and Pensions, Government of India | date = | url =http://persmin.nic.in/civillist/AgeListCL.asp?Slab=8&Cadre=TN&AsOnDate=01/01/2006 | format = | doi = | accessdate =2008-03-01 ]
* Mr. Vijayakumar, Chennai
* Mr. Arokyasamy, Chennai

Indian police service

*Mr. Kaaliyappan, Chennai
*Mr. Prabakaran, Madurai

Arunthathiyar movement leaders

* Adhiyamaan, Founder President, Aathi Thamizhar Peravai
* H.M. Jegannathan, Founder President, Chennai Arunthathiyar Sangam (1920)
* Rao Bagadur L.C. Gurusamy, General Secretary, Chennai Arunthathiyar Sangam (1920)
* Marunkkaalangulam Mathew, President, Arunthathiyar Mahajanasabai (1941)
* Poigai M.N. Rajagopal, General Secretary of Arunthathiyar Mahajanasabai (1941), President of Arunthathiyar League (1942)
* Velaayuthapuram Maadan, Arunthathiyar Mahajanasabai (1941)
* Seevaga Samuthiram Aandi, Arunthathiyar Mahajanasabai (1941)
* Vellariperi Perumaal, Arunthathiyar Mahajanasabai (1941)
* Gomathy Nayagam, Arunthathiyar League (1942)
* Ottanatham O.M. Saamy, President, Tamil Nadu Arunthathiyar Uzhiyar Sangam (1942)
* K.Y. Dravidakkazhal, General Secretary, Tamil Nadu Arunthathiyar Uzhiyar Sangam (1942)
* P.K Ilancheliyan, Predient, Tamil Nadu Arunthathiyar Uzhiyar Sangam (1943)
* PERU. Ezhilalagan, General Secretary, Tamil Nadu Arunthathiyar Uzhiyar Sangam (1943)
* M.P. Bharathy, Founder, Samathuvasamaajam
* Nedungilli, Tamil Nadu Arunthathiyar Sangam
* Guru Azhagar, Tamil Nadu Arunthathiyar Sangam
* V.P. Venugopal, General Secretary, Tamil Nadu Arunthathiyar Sangam
* K. RAJU, Tamil Nadu Arunthathiyar Sangam
* K. Sangili, Tamil Nadu Arunthathiyar Sangam
* K.P Kandasamy, Tamil Nadu Arunthathiyar Sangam
* P.T. Velan, President, Tamil Nadu Thaalthapattor Welfare Council
* S.T. Kalyanasundaram, President, Tamil Nadu Arunthathiyar Youth Front
* N. Palaniappan, President, Youth Guidance Service
* R. Subbarao, Joint Organiser of Tamil Nadu All Arunthathiyar Sangam's Co-Ordination (TAASCO), General Secretary of Youth Guidance Service
* M.P. Perumalraj, Organiser, Tamil Nadu All Arunthathiyar Sangam's Co-Ordination (TAASCO)
* K. Ponnusamy, Joint Organiser, Tamil Nadu All Arunthathiyar Sangam's Co-Ordination (TAASCO) [cite web | last =Sampath | first =P | authorlink = | authors = | title =Front For Elimination Of Untouchability Formed| work = | publisher = People's Democracy| date =2007-11-04 | url =http://www.cpim.org/pd/2007/1104/11042007_tamilnadu.htm | format = | doi = | accessdate =2008-03-01 ]
* Karur R. Palanisamy, DMK General Council Member, Hon'ble Advisor, Mumbai Arunthathiyar Sangam
* Palani Vellingiri, President, Mumbai Aathi Thamizhar Peravai
* S. Natesan, President, Mumbai Arunthathiyar Sangam
* V.P. Annaadurai, Mumbai Arunthathiyar Sangam [cite web | last =| first = | authorlink = | authors = | title =Ajay Memorable Charitable Trust, Bhopal| work = | publisher = Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India| date =| url =http://lawmin.nic.in/ncrwc/finalreport/v2b3-8.htm | format = | doi = | accessdate =2008-03-01 ]
* P. Gurusamy, Mumbai Arunthathiyar Sangam

Tamil cinema

* Bala Sekaran, Director [cite web | last =| first = | authorlink = | authors = | title =Love Today: Vijay, Suvalakshmi, Bhala Shekaran| work = | publisher =Tamilmasala Group | date =| url =http://www.tamilmasala.net/main.asp?id=297| format = | doi = | accessdate =2008-03-01 ]
* Dr. Natesan, Producer

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