T. K. S. Natarajan (23 July 1933 – 5 May 2021) was an Indian actor and folk singer. Natarajan debuted as a film actor in the 1954 film Ratha Paasam. Since then, he has acted in more than 500 films. The song 'Ennadi Muniyamma Un Kannula Mai' sung by TKS Natarajan in the music of Shankar–Ganesh in the film 'Vanga Mappillai Vanga popularized him throughout Tamil Nadu.

Early life

When Natarajan was a boy in TKS drama troupe known as TKS, he acted in many plays in TKS drama troupe. Later, Natarajan was called TKS Natarajan.

Film career

T. K. S. Natarajan debuted as a film actor in the 1954 film Ratha Paasam. Since then, he has acted in more than 500 films such as

Nadodi ''Nadodi'' (; ) is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language film, produced and directed by B. R. Panthulu. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran (credited as M. G. R), B. Saroja Devi and Bharathi in her acting debut. It was released on 14 April 1966, and bec ...

Then Kinnam ''Then Kinnam'' () is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film, directed and produced by K. Krishnamoorthy. Music was by Shankar–Ganesh. It stars Nagesh, Vijaya Lalitha, V. K. Ramasamy and M. R. R. Vasu, with Suruli Rajan, Sachu, The ...

Needhikku Thalaivanangu ''Needhikku Thalaivanangu'' () is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language film directed by P. Neelakantan, starring M. G. Ramachandran and Latha. It is a remake of the Telugu film ''Neramu Siksha'' (1973). The film was released on 18 March 1976 and beca ...

, Aadu Puli Attam,

Mangala Vaathiyam ''Mangala Vaathiyam'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by K. Shankar and produced by Gopikrishnan son of M. S. Viswanathan. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Sripriya, Y. G. Mahendran and Nagesh. It was released on 21 September 1979. ...

, Ponnagaram,

Pagadai Panirendu ''Pagadai Panirendu'' is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Dhamodharan N., starring Kamal Haasan, Sripriya and Y. G. Mahendran. Kanchana plays as guest role. Plot The film is the story of Anand (Kamal Haasan), a journali ...

Udaya Geetham ''Udaya Geetham'' (; ) is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by K. Rangaraj. The film stars Mohan, Lakshmi and Revathi, with Goundamani, Senthil, Anand Babu, and Prathapachandran in supporting roles. It revolves around a sing ...

Singing career

'Ennadi Muniyamma Un Kannula Mai' sung by TKS Natarajan in the music of Shankar–Ganesh in the film 'Vanga Mappillai Vanga popularized him throughout Tamil Nadu. He had sung the song 'Ennadi Muniyamma' in the movie '

Vathiyar ''Vathiyar'' () is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by A. Venkatesh starring Arjun and Mallika Kapoor. The music was composed by D. Imman. It was released on 10 November 2006 and recorded an average at the box office. P ...

' starring actor Arjun. Its the remake of a song, the original version of which was also sung by TKS Natarajan in 1984.

Death

He died at his home in Saidapet, Chennai, at 6:30 am on 5 May 2021 at the age of 87.

Filmography

1950s

1960s

1970s

1980s

1990s

2000s

References

External links

* https://gaana.com/artist/tksnatarajan * https://www.raaga.com/tamil/singer/TKS.-Natarajan * https://itunes.apple.com/lu/artist/t-k-s-natarajan/id481662565 * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXypZh5qxw0 * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElfxPdiLnis {{DEFAULTSORT:Natarajan, T. K. S. 1933 births 2021 deaths Indian actors Male actors from Chennai Tamil male actors Tamil folk singers