Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram
Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram | |
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| Born | Kalyanasundaram 13 April 1930 Thamarankottai, composite Tanjore District, Madras Presidency, British India (now Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu, India) |
| Died | 8 October 1959 (aged 29) |
| Occupation | poet, lyricist, activist |
| Language | Tamil |
| Period | 1930–1959 |
| Literary movement | Dravidian movement, Communism |
| Spouse | Gowrawammal |
| Children | Kumaravelu |
Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram (13 April 1930 – 8 October 1959) also known as Pattukottaiyar was an Indian Tamil poet and lyricist, penning over 250 songs within a six year period. He is best known for writing various song lyrics for M. G. Ramachandran’s movies from the year 1956 until his death in 1959. These lyrics were recognized for their social commentary and their connection to Ramachandran, who later became a Chief Minister.