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The actor-filmmaker, a close friend of M Karunanidhi, was beloved not just among Malayalees but also held a special place in the hearts of thousands of Tamilians, having appeared in several notable films.

Cochin Haneefa was the only Malayali, other than MGR, to dine with ex-Tamil Nadu CM Karunanidhi at his home

November 22, 2025 7:43 pm

The actor-filmmaker, a close friend of M Karunanidhi, was beloved not just among Malayalees but also held a special place in the hearts of thousands of Tamilians, having appeared in several notable films.

As Centre honours Karunanidhi, Stalin dismisses talk of BJP, DMK coming closer

August 19, 2024 7:47 pm

As AIADMK asks questions, Tamil Nadu CM says release of coin on Karunanidhi was as per Union govt protocol, praises Rajnath Singh for his words on the late DMK veteran.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin changes Twitter profile pic, has photo of Karunanidhi with tricolour in background

August 05, 2022 12:28 pm

MK Stalin his picture days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi put a 'tiranga' (Tricolour) as the display picture of his social media accounts and urged people to the same as part of a collective effort to celebrate the national flag to mark 75 years of the country's independence.

Madras HC shows green signal for unveiling of Karunanidhi statue in Tiruvanamalai

June 15, 2022 9:41 am

The statue was originally scheduled to be unveiled on the occasion of Karunanidhi's 99th birth anniversary celebrations, on June 3, at Tiruvannamalai.

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Tamil Nadu to celebrate Karunanidhi birth anniversary in a grand manner

June 03, 2022 6:24 am

Ahead of the anniversary celebrations, MK Stalin had informed the Tamil Nadu Assembly that the birth anniversary of Karunanidhi falling on June 3 will be observed as a government function in the state and that his statue would be unveiled at Omandurar Government Estate.

Venkaiah Naidu unveils 16 ft tall Karunanidhi statue in Tamil Nadu

May 29, 2022 7:48 am

Karunanidhi rose to iconic stature by his efforts and never failed to promote Tamil language and culture, Venkaiah Naidu said, even as he urged people to learn their mother tongue and that they should not develop an aversion to other languages.

Madras HC stays installation of former CM Karunanidhi statue in Tiruvannamalai

May 20, 2022 10:10 am

Since the Tiruvannamalai Collector did not file a sworn affidavit after consulting his subordinates and prayed for more time to do so as directed yesterday, a vacation bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday gave the direction.

Tiruvannamalai Collector told to ascertain facts on encroachment for Karunanidhi statue

May 19, 2022 7:44 am

A vacation bench of Justices S M Subramaniam and J Sathya Narayana Prasad, who gave the direction while entertaining a writ petition from G Karthick, also directed the authorities concerned to maintain status-quo on the issue.

Chennai: Karunanidhi’s personal secretary passes away

December 22, 2021 11:26 am

Starting from 1969, Shanmuganathan was associated with Karunanidhi for almost five decades. He earlier worked in the police department.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announces memorial for Karunanidhi costing Rs 39 cr, opposition welcomes move

August 24, 2021 12:47 pm

Stalin said the memorial, which is set to be built on 2.21 acres on Marina Beach in Chennai, will have digital content on the life and achievements of Karunanidhi.

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M K Stalin becomes DMK's new chief, party seeks Bharat Ratna for Karunanidhi

M K Stalin becomes DMK president unopposed

August 28, 2018 2:12 pm

M K Stalin succeeded his father, M Karunanidhi, as president of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Tuesday.

Karunanidhi rushed to hospital, is ‘stable’; leaders meet family

Karunanidhi passes away: Rare and unseen photos from his political journey

August 09, 2018 6:31 am

The former Tamil Nadu chief minister was admitted to the hospital following a dip in his blood pressure last month. On July 31, the hospital had said Karunanidhi would require an extended period of hospitalisation due to “decline” in his general health, although his vital parameters have normalised.