Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief M Karunanidhi at the age of 94 passed away on August 7 after prolonged illness. He will be accorded with the state funeral later in the day.
Karunanidhi
Born on 3 June, 1924 in Thirukkuvalai, Karunanidhi began his career as a screenwriter and later became the president of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in 1969.
M Karunanidhi's mortal remains kept at Rajaji Hall
M Karunanidhi's mortal remains wrapped in tricolor kept at Chennai's Rajaji Hall in Anna Sala for the public to pay homage.
Karunanidhi, in a photo from his younger days
Karunanidhi joined politics at the age of 14.
Karunanidhi is handing out the prestigious Kalaimamani award
In his journey transitioned from screenwriting to politics, he earned the tittle ‘Kalaignar’, a term that literally translates to ‘artist’.
Karunanidhi with CN Annadurai
After Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and mentor, CN Annadurai passed away, Karunanidhi became the Chief Minister in 1969. He was 45 years old at the time.
M. Karunanidhi taking oath
13 times he was elected to Tamil Nadu assembly.
M. Karunanidhi taking oath at the Raj Bhavan as CM
Karunanidhi become the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu five times. His last tenure as Chief Minister was from 2006 to 2011.
Kamal Haasan, Rajnikanth and Karunanidhi
Karunanidhi wrote scripts for 40 movies. ‘Rajakumari’, released in 1947 was the first film he wrote, while his last script titled ‘Illaingan’ came out in 2010.
Karunanidhi with his son MK Stalin
At the age of 94, Karunandhi remained a crucial figure in the DMK.
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