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Muthu, who had been suffering from ill health for a long time, had largely stayed out of the public eye in recent years.
MK Muthu passes away at 77
Chennai: MK Muthu, the eldest son of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, has passed away at the age of 77. He was the son of M Karunanidhi and his first wife, Padmavathy. MK Muthu's demise has sent shockwaves through the political and social circles in Tamil Nadu, reports Dynamite News correspondent.
He had been unwell for a long time due to old age and passed away at his residence in Inchambakkam on East Coast Road in Chennai at around 8 am. His body has been kept at the house for the public to pay their respects.
Muthu, who had been suffering from ill health for a long time, had largely stayed out of the public eye in recent years. Chief Minister MK Stalin paid his respects to his late brother in person on Saturday. Following Muthu's death, the DMK cancelled all official events scheduled for the day as a mark of respect.
Several leaders visited his residence in Injambakkam, Chennai to pay tributes to MK Muthu.
MK Stalin pays respect to his elder brother, Mk Muthu. He said, 'The news that the eldest child of the Muthamizhaarignar Kalaignar family, my dear brother MK Muthu, has passed away hit me like a thunderbolt this morning. The grief of losing my beloved brother, who showed me affection on par with my mother and father, torments me.
Thalaivar Kalaignar named his brother MK Muthu in memory of his father Muthuvel. Like Thalaivar Kalaignar, his brother Muthu had started contributing to the Dravidian movement through plays from his youth.
He had his own unique style in acting, dialogue delivery, and body language. Due to such energy and enthusiasm, he entered the film industry in 1970. He played a double role in his first film.
MK Stalin pays tributes to his brother
Thalaivar Kalaignar MK Muthu permanently settled in the hearts of Tamil Nadu fans through the films Pillaiyo Pillai, Pookaari, Shailajakkaran, and Damaya Villukku.
He had a special quality that many actors do not have. He had the ability to sing songs in his own voice sweetly. The song 'Nalla Mantha Kudayirku Nagore Andava' and the song 'Sonthakarank Aanku Rompa Perunga' are songs that many people cannot forget even today.
He was always affectionate towards me, considered my growth as his own growth, and always encouraged me. Whenever I went to see him, he used to share old memories with affection. Even though he passed away due to old age, he will always live in our hearts with love, in the hearts of the people with his art and songs, my brother M.K.Muthu. I pay my tribute to my great brother with love.
The first child of the famous Tamil scholar Kalaignar. I am deeply saddened by the passing away of my beloved elder brother, MK Muthu, the elder brother of the Honourable Chief Minister.
Muthu Periappa had a special affection for our leader and for me. This is a major loss for the Kalaignar family.
He is a proud person who brought the principles of the Dravidian movement through stage plays. He entered the art world as a film actor and singer and gained popularity among the people. Even though he is gone, his memories will always be filled with our hearts. My tributes to Muthu Periappa.
In the 1970s, Muthu was initially considered Karunanidhi's political heir, but his career took a different path when he was introduced to Tamil cinema. The decision to introduce Muthu in films was seen as a strategic move by Karunanidhi to counter the growing popularity of M.G.R. (MGR), who had split from the DMK to form the AIADMK in 1972.
Muthu's first film was Pillaiyo Pillai
In the same year, Muthu made his acting debut with the film Pillaiyo Pillai, for which Karunanidhi himself wrote the screenplay. He later acted in several films, including Anaiya Villukku and Pookaari, but his stint in the film industry was short-lived. Despite initial success, Muthu was unable to replicate MGR's cinematic or political popularity and eventually retired from acting after acting in half a dozen films.
Muthu's personal life was fraught with challenges. His struggle with alcoholism affected his relationship with his father, which led to a great deal of public controversy. He later joined the AIADMK, embarrassing Karunanidhi, but his political career did not gain momentum. In 2009, after Muthu's health deteriorated, he reconciled with Karunanidhi.
