Makkal thilakam mgr part -21

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MGR was born in Kandy, Sri Lanka in 1917 to a family of devout Hindus. Ironically, later in his career, he would make a name for himself in a party and political movement that shunned Brahmanical Hindu philosophies and mooted for social equality. However, before MGR became a shining political figure, it was the Tamil film industry that paved his way to popularity.
MGR made his debut film Sathi Leelavathi in 1936. It was in 1950 though that he made his major breakthrough with the film Manthiri Kumari directed by his future political rival M. Karunanidhi. Generally starring in romantic or action movies, MGR directly appealed to the sentiments of Tamilians with films that were easily identifiable by both the rich and the poor. MGR was the biggest name in Tamil film industry right until his death in 1987. By then he had also been elected chief minister four consecutive times. His last film was Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan.

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Makkal thilagam mgr

உங்களுக்குன்னு சொத்துக்களைச் சேர்த்து வச்சிருக்கணும்னு எண்ணம் இல்லாமல் இப்படி வாரி வாரி வழங்கிக்கிட்டே இருக்கீங்களே, அதற்கு என்ன காரணம்?


சொத்துக்கள் கடைசிவரை நம்மிடையே இருக்கும்னு நினைக்கிறது தப்புங்கிறது என் கருத்து! என்னை முதன் முதலா கதாநாயகனா போட்டவர் ஜூபிடர் சோமு அவர்கள். ஒரு காலத்தில் இந்த ஸ்டுடியோ அவருக்கு சொந்தமாக இருந்தது. அவர் எதிரிலே வந்து நிக்கவே பயப்படுவோம். இப்போ அதே ஸ்டூடியோவுக்கு நான் பங்குதாரரா இருக்கேன். என்னைவிட அனுபவத்திலும் ஆற்றலிலும் பன்மடங்கு உயர்ந்தவரான அவருக்கே அப்படி ஒரு நிலைமை வந்ததுன்னா நான் மட்டும் எத்தனை நாள் இந்த ஸ்டூடியோவுக்கு முதலாளியா இருந்திட முடியும்? எனக்கு இது புரியுது. ஆனா, சில பேரு சட்டத்தின் பாதுகாப்பு நமக்கு இருக்குன்னு சொத்தையும் பணத்தையும் சேர்த்து வெச்சிக்கிறாங்க. நம்ம பாதுகாப்பிலே இல்லாதது, சட்டத்தின் பாதுகாப்பில் எத்தனை நாள் வாழ்ந்திட முடியும்?

அது மாத்திரமல்ல. இந்த செல்வமெல்லாம் யார் தந்தது? அதாவது மக்கள் தந்ததுதானே? அவர்கள் தந்ததிலிருந்துதான் நான் தருகிறேன். தேவைக்கு மேல் பணத்தை சேர்த்து வைப்பதில் ஏற்படக்கூடிய மகிழ்ச்சியைவிட பயனுள்ள வகையில் மற்றவர்களுக்கு உதவும் போது அடையும் மகிழ்ச்சியையே நான் பெரிதாக நினைக்கிறேன்.

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நூறு படங்களுக்கு மேல் நடிச்சிருக்கீங்க. நீங்க நடிச்ச படங்களிலேயே உங்களுக்கு பிடித்தமான படம் எது?

என் எண்ணப்படி அமைந்த படங்கள் 'பெற்றால்தான் பிள்ளையா", 'என் தந்தை'. குறிப்பாக 'பெற்றால்தான் பிள்ளையா'வில் நான் போட்ட வேஷம் ரொம்பவும் கவர்ந்தது. நான் பெற்ற பிள்ளைகளுக்கு மட்டும்தான் நான் பாதுகாப்பா இருப்பேன்னு அந்த வேஷம் சொல்லலே. நான் யாரோ பெத்த பிள்ளை. ஆனால், அந்த எல்லாப் பிள்ளைகளையுமே வளர்க்கக் கடமைப்பட்டவன் என்ற நல்ல கருத்தை சொன்ன பாத்திரம் அது.

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நான் உங்களின் ரசிகை. ஆனாலும் திரு.சிவாஜி கணேசன் அவர்களுடைய படங்களையும் விடாமல் பார்ப்பேன். என்ன சொல்கிறீர்கள்?


என்னுடைய ரசிகர்கள் எல்லாருமே இப்படித்தான் இருப்பார்கள். இன்னொருத்தரிடம் இருக்கும் கலையையும், திறமையையும் நாம் ஆதரிக்க வேண்டும். என்னை இழிவுப்படுத்தும் வார்த்தைகளோ, எனது கொள்கைகளை இழிவுபடுத்துவதாகவோ இருந்தால் அந்த மாதிரிப் படங்களுக்குப் போக மாட்டார்கள்!

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Mass heroes still go the MGR way
DECCAN CHRONICLE. | ANUPAMA SUBRAMANIAN
Published Jan 18, 2017,


It might have been 39 years since his last film released and 30 years since he died. But the legacy of the legend, M.G. Ramachandran, more so identified with the famous three letters ‘MGR’, lives on and doesn’t seem to be coming to an end anytime soon. In every hero of Tamil cinema, there is an MGR! Most of the cine heroes wish to be like him. MGR’s huge success formula — truth always triumphs in the end — is still followed by most mass heroes like Rajinikanth, Vijay and others like Ramarajan and Sathyaraj. Also, the heroes of today still take inspiration from the attributes of his characters — a messiah of masses, a superhero, guardian of women and family values.

The fad for using the mannerisms of MGR and his films by the Gen X actors of today and the penchant for using MGR’s blockbuster film titles are in vogue. With MGR’s 100th birth centenary being celebrated with pomp and festivity all over the world, we look at why MGR’s success mantra still prevails among the mass heroes of K’town.


MGR’s spectacular rise in movies should be attributed to his wisdom for carefully ascertaining the right script for himself. The lead protagonist was always portrayed as an epitome of virtue who raises his voice for the downtrodden and ensures that justice prevails in the end. The scripts were message oriented for the society, at the same time, they had a mother-son relationship, brother-sister bonding, philosophical songs apart from sensuous heroines, who would romance MGR in colourful costumes during scintillating duets.

The magic spell of the MGR formula can be clearly seen even today. Ilayathalapathy Vijay not only had a penchant for MGR’s blockbuster tiles (like Vettaikkaran in 2009), he adopted MGR’s successful mantra in every film he did after Velayudham. He had earlier told this newspaper, “The iconic MGR formula is a tried and tested one for success. It holds relevant even today. If masses are content with it, I don’t think there’s anything wrong in following that.”

Even in his latest Pongal offering Bairavaa, there’s a reference of the MGR song Buddhan Yesu Gandhi Pirandhadhu, besides incorporating the MGR style.
Even Rajinikanth who initially played negative characters, fell upon the star formula and fashioned himself in MGR’s image in films like Annai Oru Aalayam, Anbukku Naan Adimai, Uzhaippali, to name a few, when he transformed into a mass hero.

Veteran actor Sathyaraj is a great fan and staunch follower of the legendary star. A decade back, he even wished to act as MGR — free of cost — if anyone came forward to make a biopic of the late actor! He would always say that most of the Tamil movies would have the influence of MGR’s success mantra. The chartbuster song Poo Mazhai Thoovi Vasanthangal from MGR’s Ninaithadhai Mudippavan, was remixed and used in Sathyaraj’s film titled Thangam.

The Baahubali actor still has the karlakattai — a piece of fitness equipment — which was gifted to him by MGR. “I still do work-outs with it every morning as it keeps the forearms and chest in shape. I believe that the karlakattai was the reason for MGR’s fitness too. I do update myself with all trends, but MGR is the only person who I look up to and he will always be my favourite actor,” Sathyaraj said in an earlier interview.

The actor-turned-politician Ramarajan, also followed the footsteps of MGR in his flicks. MGR’s powerful titles are also highly sought after by the Tamil film industry. “Merely keeping MGR’s titles does not bring success to any film. It may create the much-needed buzz initially. Unless the content is good, the film will turn out to be a dud and will bring disrepute to MGR. The star had a knack for choosing titles that go with his script,” opines Sura, a writer and trade analyst.

Apart from this, actors also love to essay the character of a fervent MGR fan in their films, like in the case of actor Vimal, who donned the role of Idhayakani, (which is also the title of MGR’s classic) in Desingu Raja, as a fan of the matinee idol.

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MGR's 100th birth anniversary: Hero of the poor, manager of talent

Chief Minister V Narayanasamy today said his government would spare no efforts to bring to focus the dedicated services of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK founder M G Ramachandran for the welfare of the poor and have-nots.
In his message on the eve of his birth centenary, the Congress Chief Minister said that the government had always been remembering MGR on his birth and death anniversaries. "No efforts would be spared to ensure in future that the services of the late leader are focussed and immortalised," he said.
Narayanasamy said MGR had stamped his 'peerless mark' both in movies and also in politics and had dedicated his life for the the welfare of the poor and have-nots.
He said the Puducherry government would adhere to its commitment to perpetuate the contributions of MGR for the cause of the people.

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Matinee idol-turned-chief minister, met his cabinet for the first time in 1977, he is believed to have asked, "Has anyone here endured poverty in childhood?" The entire hall had fallen silent and MGR went on to say: "Naan pattini kidantha vayirukku sonthakaran (I have starved)." The young MGR had even sold ice in front of a school to help his family, and he knew what he was talking about. MGR's welfare schemes for starving schoolchildren and the oppressed classes, and his thrust on technology and agricultural economy — all have earned praise. But behind his success remained a team of trusted ministers and officials, smart men who were educated and whom the chief minister gave full sway.

"MGR had the knack of assessing a person and then delegating responsibilities. No health minister in the state had as much power I had during MGR's regime," recalled former health and family welfare minister Dr H V Hande. "I had powers to decide on appointment of deans, the director of medical health, etc. Once I took a proposal to MGR, he asked me to take back the file. Later he said it is only due to confidence reposed in each and every minister that the portfolio was allocated and he had full faith in the minister," said Hande.

When a section of officials cited lack of funds to run welfare schemes and suggested the lifting of prohibition to raise revenue, MGR had opposed the idea. But later he was convinced by the bureaucracy as illicit liquor had killed many by then.

"The officials said we can make an earning and run nutritious meal programme for children. MGR agreed reluctantly. The welfare scheme became a model for the entire country," recalled C Ponnaiyan, who remained in MGR cabinets until the ex-CM's demise.

After a tour of Japan, MGR sought to open more engineering and polytechnic colleges in the state. When his chief secretary V Karthikeyan pointed at a thinner state purse, MGR made way for self-financing colleges. Rural economy was given a thrust, cottage industries were given a fillip, last-mile connectivity was strengthened and agriculture produce was permitted in buses. A mere petition to the CM was enough to revoke the ban against pillion riding in bicycles. "MGR's government was responsive to the aspirations of the people. It was participatory and fulfilled the needs of the people," said Panruti S Ramachandran, one of MGR's lieutenants.

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