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Panchu Arunachalam

Panchanathan Arunachalam (22 March 1941 – 9 August 2016) was an Indian writer, director, producer and lyricist who worked in the Tamil cinema. He was mentored by poet Kannadasan who was his uncle. He also worked as a lyricist in the Tamil cinema industry.

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Panchu Arunachalam

Name
Panchu Arunachalam
Birth Name
Panchanathan Arunachalam
Born
22 March 1941
Birthplace
Sirukoodalpatti, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu
Died
9 August 2016
Place of death
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation
Producer, screenwriter, director, lyricist
Spouse
Meena
Nationality
British Raj · India · Dominion of India

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Panchanathan Arunachalam (22 March 1941 – 9 August 2016) was an Indian writer, director, producer and lyricist who worked in the Tamil cinema. He was mentored by poet Kannadasan who was his uncle. He also worked as a lyricist in the Tamil cinema industry.

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  1. 01Biography
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  3. 03Archives and collections
  4. 04Honours and memberships
  5. 05Notes, references and evidence

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