Heritage
HALL OF LEGENDS
Icons who defined Tamil cinema through their extraordinary contributions.
Balu Mahendra
1939–2014
A master filmmaker, cinematographer, and screenwriter, Balu Mahendra was renowned for his...
Mohan (Mohammed Jinnah Abdul Khader)
1950–2026
Veteran film editor, producer, and screenwriter who has made significant contributions to...
P. C. Sreeram
1956–2026
Legendary cinematographer and visual innovator who transformed the look and feel of modern...
Jeyakanthan
1934–2015
A pioneering Tamil writer, novelist, and screenwriter, Jeyakanthan was celebrated for his...
Kannadasan
1927–1981
Known as "Kaviyarasu" (King of Poets), Kannadasan was one of the greatest lyricists, poets...
C. N. Annadurai
1909–1969
A renowned writer, playwright, orator, and statesman, C. N. Annadurai was a pioneering for...
M. Karunanidhi
1924–2018
A legendary writer, screenwriter, playwright, and statesman, M. Karunanidhi was one of the...
A. V. Meiyappan
1907–1979
A visionary film producer and entrepreneur, A. V. Meiyappan was the founder of AVM Product...
Ilaiyaraaja
1943–2026
Widely regarded as one of the greatest music composers in world cinema, Ilaiyaraaja transf...
G. Ramanathan
1910–1963
A pioneer of Tamil film music, G. Ramanathan laid the foundation for modern film compositi...
K. V. Mahadevan
1918–2001
A legendary composer known for his mastery of classical and devotional music, K. V. Mahade...
M. S. Viswanathan
1928–2015
Known as the "Mellisai Mannar" (King of Light Music), M. S. Viswanathan was one of the mos...
S. P. Muthuraman
1935–2026
One of Tamil cinema's most successful directors, S. P. Muthuraman is renowned for directin...
M. G. Ramachandran (MGR)
1917–1987
Legendary actor, philanthropist, and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu who remains one o...
J. Mahendran
1939–2019
A legendary filmmaker and screenwriter, J. Mahendran redefined Tamil cinema with his reali...
Bharathiraja
1941–2026
A pioneering filmmaker known for bringing rural Tamil Nadu to the forefront of Indian cine...
K. Balachander
1930–2014
A visionary filmmaker, K. Balachander revolutionized Indian cinema with his bold storytell...
Srividya
1953–2006
A versatile actress celebrated for her powerful performances across Tamil, Malayalam, Telu...
B. Saroja Devi
1938–2025
One of the most celebrated actresses in Indian cinema, B. Saroja Devi captivated audiences...
J. Jayalalithaa
1948–2016
A celebrated actress and influential political leader, J. Jayalalithaa was one of Tamil Na...
Padmini
1932–2006
A legendary actress and acclaimed classical dancer, Padmini was one of the most celebrated...
Savitri
1936–1981
Widely regarded as one of the greatest actresses in Indian cinema, Savitri captivated audi...
Gemini Ganesan
1920–2005
Popularly known as the "Kadhal Mannan" (King of Romance), Gemini Ganesan was one of Tamil...
M. R. Radha
1907–1979
A legendary actor and stage performer, M. R. Radha was renowned for his powerful dialogue...
M. N. Nambiar
1919–2008
One of Tamil cinema's most iconic character actors and villains, M. N. Nambiar was celebra...
Sivaji Ganesan
1928–2001
One of the greatest actors in Indian cinema, Sivaji Ganesan was celebrated for his powerfu...