MG Ramachandran Birth Anniversary: From ‘Kalyana Valayosai’ to ‘Aval Oru Navarasa’, 5 Tamil Songs of MGR That Were a Hit (Watch Videos)

MG Ramachandran aka MGR was the legendary actor of Tamil Cinema. He has had a successful filmy career from the 1950s to the early 1970s. The legend, who holds matinée idol status in Tamil Nadu, started off playing minor roles and bagged his breakthrough with his first lead role in the 1947 film Rajakumari. MGR played a varied range of roles during his acting career. Some of his notable works include Malaikkallan, Nadodi Mannan, Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum, Madurai Veeran, Chakravarthi Thirumagal among others. MG Ramachandran Birth Anniversary: 5 Interesting Facts Of One Of The Most Influential Actors Of Tamil Cinema You Should Know.

Apart from delivering blockbuster films, MG Ramachandran has also given some classic songs for his fans to cherish for lifetime. His romantic tracks were a huge hit back then. On the occasion of MGR’s birth anniversary today, let’s take a look at some of his iconic Tamil songs.

Kalyana Valayosai

This classic song is from the 1974 film Urimaikural. The song from MGR, Latha starrer has been crooned by TM Soundararajan and P Susheela.

Aval Oru Navarasa

It is from the Tamil film Ulagam Sutrum Valiban that released in 1973. The track has been crooned by the legend SP Balasubrahmanyam.

Agattumda Thambi

TM Soundararajan lent his voice for this song from the film Nalla Neram. It is a peppy number composed by KV Mahadevan.

Kunguma Pottin Mangalam

A cheesy, romantic number from the film Kudiyirundha Koyil that starred MG Ramachandran, Jayalalithaa and Rajasree in the lead. Also, it is the only film song penned by Roshanara Begum in her life.

Amma Endral

This song from Adimai Penn is special as it marked MGR’s co-stars Jayalalithaa’s debut as a playback singer. The lyrics of the track were written by Vaali.

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