Quick Info
| Profession | First Wife of DMK Chief, Chief Minister |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | India |
| Date of Death | 28/03/2026 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Padmavathi Ammal was the first wife of M. Karunanidhi, a prominent Indian politician who served as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for five terms and leader of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party. | |
| She maintained a private life away from the political limelight during the early stages of Karunanidhi's political journey. |
Physical Stats & More
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Personal Life
| Padmavathi Ammal was married to M. Karunanidhi on a September day in 1944. | |
| She passed away in 1948 due to complications related to tuberculosis, the same year her son was born. | |
| Her untimely death deeply affected Karunanidhi. Her jewellery had been pledged to help pay the running costs of 'Murasoli', which eventually became the DMK's official newspaper. |
Relationships & More
| Primary role was that of a homemaker, supporting her husband during the early stages of his political journey. |
Family
| Spouse | M. Karunanidhi |
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| Children | M. K. Muthu |
Career
| Homemaker |