Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/01/1968 |
| Age | 58 years |
| Birthplace | Madras, Madras State, (now, Chennai, Tamil Nadu), India |
| Net Worth | Rs. 30.33 Crore |
Latest News about Kanimozhi Karunanidhi
31/01/2026
Kanimozhi Karunanidhi chaired the DMK's Election Manifesto Committee meeting and confirmed that alliance discussions with the Congress party are ongoing for the Tamil Nadu state elections. She stated that no discussions have taken place regarding the number of constituencies, with the decision to be made by the negotiation committee.
29/01/2026
Kanimozhi held talks with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Delhi regarding seat-sharing arrangements for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Reports indicate that Congress was informed about a potential allocation of 27 to 30 seats, with discussions focused on alliance negotiations rather than power-sharing arrangements.
2026
Kanimozhi has expressed interest in contesting the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026 and has shortlisted four seats of her choice, with Tiruchendur and Tiruvarur being her favourite options. She is awaiting a decision from DMK president M. K. Stalin on her wish to contest the Assembly election.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Muthuvel Karunanidhi Kanimozhi |
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| Famous For | Being the daughter of M. Karunanidhi |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm (5' 5") |
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| Weight | 60 kg (132 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Presentation Convent, Church Park, Chennai |
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| College/University | Ethiraj College for Women, Madras University |
| Educational Qualification | Masters in Economics from Ethiraj College for Women, Madras University in 1994 |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 05/01/1968 |
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| Birthplace | Madras, Madras State, (now, Chennai, Tamil Nadu), India |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste/Community | Isai Vellalar |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | Door No. 14, First Main Road, CID Colony, Mylapore, Chennai - 600004 |
| Hobbies | Writing Poetry, Travelling |
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| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | G. Aravindaan, A Software Professional | ||||
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Family
| Father | M. Karunanidhi (Politician) |
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| Mother | Rajathi Ammal |
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| Children | Adithyan and 1 more |
Career
| Political Party | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) |
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| Current Position | Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha (Thoothukkudi constituency) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kanimozhi's smoking habit is unknown. | |
| 2. It is uncertain whether Kanimozhi drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. Born as Muthuvel Karunanidhi Kanimozhi into a prominent political family in Tamil Nadu. | |
| 4. She is the daughter of Karunanidhi and his third wife, Rajathi Ammal. | |
| 5. During her childhood, Kanimozhi was unaware that her mother was not legally wedded to Karunanidhi. | |
| 6. Kanimozhi gained media attention when Karunanidhi publicly acknowledged her as his legal daughter. | |
| 7. Before joining politics, she worked in journalism for various media outlets such as Kungumam, The Hindu, and Tamil Murasu. | |
| 8. She is involved in social causes like women empowerment and advocating for the welfare of differently-abled and transgender individuals. | |
| 9. In 2005, Kanimozhi and Karthi Chidambaram launched a platform supporting free speech. | |
| 10. She conceptualized the Chennai Sangamam, an annual Tamil cultural festival, in 2007. | |
| 11. Kanimozhi is a writer with literary works translated into Telugu, Malayalam, English, and Kannada. | |
| 12. She contributed to the production of Silappatikaram, a significant epic in Tamil literature. |