The Saga of M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar
Category
Actors
Era / Tenure
1 March 1910 – 1 November 1959
Leaderboard Rank
#90 in Actors
Verified Hearts
34,711 Hearts
ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Mayavaram Krishnasamy Thiyagaraja Bhagavathar (1 March 1910 – 1 November 1959), also known by his initials M. T., was an Indian actor and carnatic singer.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
Critics and film historians acknowledge Bhagavathar as the first superstar of Tamil cinema. Bhagavathar was born in the town of Mayiladuthurai in then-Tanjore district of the Madras Presidency, British Raj.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
Critics and film historians acknowledge Bhagavathar as the first superstar of Tamil cinema.
