Poet Kannadasan: a creative mind that enriched Tamil cinema with exquisite, philosophical songs
Tamil poet Kannadasan, whose birth centenary is being marked, was born Muthaiah in Sirukoodalpatti, Sivaganga district. Initially an atheist and active in the Dravidian movement, he later embraced spirituality. Over his career he wrote philosophical lyrics that became integral to Tamil cinema, earning a reputation for depth and artistic influence. His verses, noted for lyrical elegance, continue to inspire contemporary musicians and filmmakers.