A Memorial for an Actor

One of the important sites in Chennai, the gateway to South India, is the tomb for an actor named M.G.Ramachandran. M.G.Ramachandran, who was fondly called as MGR by everyone, was not only the number 1 actor in Tamil cinema; he was also a successful politician. He was the chief minister of Tamil Nadu state for ten years. MGR Square is the name of the site where MGR’s tomb is located. This place is visited by hundreds of people everyday. The proximity of MGR Square to Marina beach and Anna Square is an advantage for this site.

MGR started his career as a drama artist and then moved to Tamil cinema. He was the emperor of Tamil cinema till he retired. He was the disciple of the late Mr. C.N.Annadurai and was a part of DMK party. He later started a new party named AIADMK and won the election. He repeatedly won the elections and became Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu continuously for three times. He is still considered as one of the most successful people of Tamil Nadu.

The small tomb on this site is provided with a pillar like structure along with an eternal flame. You can visit this place along with Marina beach and Anna Square, as this place is located almost in the beginning of Marina beach (northern end of the beach).

Happy travelling.