M. K. Athmanathan
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M. K. Athmanathan (1925 – 15 July 2013[1]) was a music director and lyricist in Tamil cinema. He was honoured by the Tamil Nadu government with the Kalaimamani award in 1978.
Born in the village Valliyoor in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu, India. He started life as a goldsmith but his interest in The arts made him to join the drama troupe of T. K. Shanmugam at the age of 11.[2]
Career
He entered the Tamil cinema in 1954 with the film Ratha Pasam as its music director. He also wrote 3 songs for the film.[citation needed]
He scored music for 20 films and penned lyrics for more than 120 songs.[citation needed]
Career
He married Thanlakshmi, they has two daughters (Madhavi & Amutha) and one son Elangovan.[citation needed]
