Families

Tamil Nadu has several famous families who have made significant contributions in various fields. Here are some examples:

The Karunanidhi family: This family has been prominent in Tamil Nadu politics for several decades. M. Karunanidhi, a five-time Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, was the patriarch of the family. His sons M. K. Stalin and M. K. Alagiri are also prominent politicians in the state.

The Ramachandran family: This family is associated with the Tamil Nadu film industry. M. G. Ramachandran, a famous actor and politician, was the founder of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) party. His wife, V. N. Janaki, and his protégé, J. Jayalalithaa, also served as Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu.

The Chettiar family: This family is known for their contributions to the fields of banking and philanthropy. M. A. Chidambaram Chettiar was a prominent banker and founder of the Indian Overseas Bank. The family has also established several educational and cultural institutions in Tamil Nadu.

The Thiagarajar family: This family is associated with the Thiagarajar College of Engineering and several other educational institutions in Tamil Nadu. Its members have also made significant contributions to the fields of healthcare, agriculture, and philanthropy.

The Krishna family: This family is associated with the Sundaram Clayton group of companies, which has interests in the automotive and engineering sectors. Its members have also established several educational and cultural institutions in Tamil Nadu.

A list of famous families of Tamilnadu and their websites. Family member informations are also available. Major families of Tamil origin are included in this section.