Birth centenary of poet Kannadasan observed

The birth centenary of Tamil poet Kannadasan, born Muthaiah in the Sivaganga district, is being celebrated. Known for his contributions to Tamil cinema, he transitioned from an atheist involved in the Dravidian movement to a spiritual individual.

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This article is AI-generated and fact-gated. Original reporting: The Hindu