K. R. Ramasamy (actor)

K. R. Ramasamy
Born
Kumbakonam Ramabadran Ramasamy

(1914-04-14)14 April 1914
Ammachatram
Died5 August 1971(1971-08-05) (aged 57)
NationalityIndian
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Playback singer
SpouseKalyani
Children2

Kumbakonam Ramabadran Ramasamy (14 April 1914 – 5 August 1971), also known by his initials KRR, was an Indian actor and playback singer who worked mainly in Tamil theatre and cinema. He was born in Kumbakonam and was active during the early days of Tamil cinema. He was also the first actor who also dwelled into politics mainly with Dravidar Kazhagam and later with DMK, thus setting a trend for many other to follow.