M K Muthu death news: M K Muthu, the eldest son of the late Chief Minister M Karunanidhi and brother of Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin died in Chennai on Saturday at the age of 77.
Sharing the news, the Tamil Nadu CM said: “The news of the passing of my beloved elder brother, M K Muthu, the eldest child of the Muthamizh Arignar Kalaignar family, struck me like a thunderbolt this morning. The sorrow of losing my dear brother, who showed me affection equivalent to that of a mother and father, torments me.”
“Our father, Muthuvelar, named him M K Muthu in his memory, as decided by Leader Kalaignar. Like Kalaignar, Brother Muthu began serving the Dravidian movement through dramas from his youth.”
Praising Muthu’s contributions to Tamil cinema, Stalin said, “Through films like Pillaiyo Pillai, Pookkari, Samayalkaran, and Anaiya Vilakku, Brother M K Muthu permanently settled in the hearts of Tamil Nadu’s audiences.”
“He had a unique style in acting, dialogue delivery, and body language. Due to such talent and enthusiasm, he entered the film industry in 1970. In his very first film, he played a dual role,” he added.
முத்தமிழறிஞர் கலைஞர் குடும்பத்தின் மூத்த பிள்ளை, என்னுயிர் அண்ணன் மு.க.முத்து அவர்கள் மறைவுற்றார் என்ற செய்தி இன்று காலையில் என்னை இடியெனத் தாக்கியது. தாய் – தந்தையர்க்கு இணையாக என் மீது பாசம் காட்டிய அன்பு அண்ணனை இழந்து விட்டேன் என்ற துயரம் என்னை வதைக்கிறது.
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“He possessed a rare distinction that many actors did not have. He had the ability to sing songs melodiously in his own voice. Songs like “Nagur Andava, who resides in a good heart” and “I have a lot of relatives” remain unforgettable to many even today.”
Sharing a glimpse into their personal bond, Stalin said, “He always showed affection toward me, considered my growth as his own, and constantly encouraged me. Whenever I went to see him, he made it a habit to share old memories with affection. Though he has passed away due to old age, Brother M K Muthu will live forever in our hearts through his love, in the hearts of people through his art and songs. I offer my tribute with heartfelt love to my dear brother.”
Muthu was born to Karunanidhi’s first wife, Padmavathi, sister of actor-singer Chidambaram S Jayaraman.
