M. R. Radha

Madras Rajagopalan Radhakrishnan (14 April 1907 – 17 September 1979) better known as M.R. Radha was an Indian actor and politician active in Tamil plays and films. He was given the title "Nadigavel" (King of Acting) by Periyar E. V. Ramasamy. He mostly played villain roles, but had also acted in several films as comedian.

In this Indian name, the name Rajagopal is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Radha.
M. R. Radha
Radha in his later years
Born
Madras Rajagopalan Radhakrishnan

(1907-04-14)14 April 1907
Madras, Madras Presidency, British India (Now Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India)
Died17 September 1979(1979-09-17) (aged 72)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
Other namesNadigavel
Occupation(s)Actor, politician
Spouses
  • Saraswathi
  • Dhanalakshmi
  • Geetha
Children11 (including M. R. R. Vasu, Radha Ravi, Radhika and Nirosha)
Parents
  • Rajagopalan (father)
  • Rajammal (mother)
FamilyM. R. Radha family
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