Prominent Personalities from the Nadar Community

The Nadar community has contributed significantly to society across diverse fields such as Politics, Business, Science & Technology, Education, Sports, Arts & Literature, Public Services, and Religion.

Below is an organized list of distinguished personalities. If you know of a Nadar individual who has made notable contributions to society or the world, please share their full details so they may be included in this growing record of achievers.

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Politics

• K. Kamaraj – Former Chief Minister of Madras State and President of the Indian National Congress.

• W. P. A. Soundarapandian Nadar – Freedom fighter.

• Kumari Anandan – Former Tamil Nadu Congress Chief.

• R. Sarathkumar – Film actor and politician.

• Ramarajan – Film actor and former MLA.

• Aladi Aruna – Former Law Minister.

• P. H. Pandian – Former Speaker, Tamil Nadu Assembly.

• Pon Radhakrishnan – Member of Parliament.

• K. T. Kosalram – Veteran MP, Tiruchendur constituency.

• Nesamani – Freedom fighter.

• Kunjan Nadar – Freedom fighter and politician.

Science & Technology

• Shiv Nadar – Founder of HCL Technologies.

• Ranjan Roy Daniel – Physicist; Padma Bhushan awardee.

• A. E. Muthunayagam – Pioneer of India’s space propulsion program.

• M. S. S. Pandian – Renowned social scientist.

• Tata Institute of Fundamental Research – Associated with Dr. R. R. Daniel (former Dean).

• Dr. Nadaraja Lingam – Scientist, Anna University.

• Dr. Peter Amaladas – Scientist.

• Dr. D. K. James – Varmakalai specialist.

Education

• Smt. M. Muthiah – National Best Teacher Awardee.

• Dr. H. S. S. Lawrence – Eminent educationist.

• Mr. Stephen – Founder, Infant Jesus College of Engineering, Tuticorin.

• Dr. B. P. Rajan – Founder, Ragas Dental College & Institutions.

Sports

• Smt. Helen Mary – Goalkeeper, Indian Hockey Team (Commonwealth Games Gold, 2002).

• Manuel Aaron – India’s first International Chess Master; Arjuna Awardee.

• Kiran Nadar – National Bridge Champion.

• Vijay Amritraj – International tennis player.

• Rajarathinam – Captain, Indian Kabaddi Team (Asian Gold Medal).

Arts & Literature

• Ma. Po. Sivagnanam – Tamil writer and freedom fighter.

• Prabanjan – Noted Tamil novelist.

• David Davidar – Publisher and author.

• Charlie – Tamil film comedian.

• J. C. Daniel – Father of Malayalam Cinema.

• Ayya Vaikundar – Spiritual leader and founder of Ayyavazhi.

• Rao Sahib M. Abraham Pandithar – Music legend.

• Sam Rajappa – Distinguished journalist.

• Saranya – Cine actress.

• Sathyan – Malayalam film actor.

• A. Ganesh Nadar – Senior journalist.

• Aditanar & Sons – Founders of Daily Thanthi newspaper.

Public Services & Administration

• Admiral O. S. Dawson – Former Chief of Naval Staff.

• Rev. V. S. Azariah – First Indian Bishop consecrated by the Church of England.

• Walter Devaram – Former DGP.

• Sailendra Babu, IPS – Senior Police Officer.

• Karpoora Sundarapandian – Justice.

• M. V. Shanmugavel Nadar – First Chairman, Tamilnad Mercantile Bank.

• T. V. Balagurusamy Nadar – First President, Tamilnad Mercantile Bank.

Religion & Spiritual Service

• Dr. D. G. S. Dinakaran – Founder, Jesus Calls Ministry.

• Pastor Mohan C. Lazarus – Nalumavadi Ministry.

• Ayya Vaikundar – Founder of Ayyavazhi (also listed above).

Business & Industry

• M. G. Muthu – Founder, MGM Group.

• P. Rajagopal – Founder, Hotel Saravana Bhavan.

• V. G. Panneerdas – Founder, VGP Group.

• Vasantha Kumar – Founder, Vasanth & Co.

• R. G. Chandramohan – Founder, Arun Ice Creams.

• Selvaraj – Saravana Stores.

• V. V. Dhanushkodi Nadar – V.V.D Group, Tuticorin.

• S. G. Sekhar – SGS Group.

• N. R. Dhanabalan – NRD Group.

• A. D. Jeyaveerapandian Nadar – Businessman, Nagapattinam.