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The following is a list of notable people who were either born in, are current residents of, or are otherwise closely associated with or from the city of [[Coimbatore]], [[India]].
The following is a list of notable people who were either born in, are current residents of, or are otherwise closely associated with or from the city of [[Coimbatore]], [[India]].


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[[File:C.S.Rathinasabapathy Mudaliar.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Dewan Bahadur [[C. S. Ratnasabhapathy Mudaliar]], Coimbatore's transformational Municipal Chairman]]
[[File:Samikannu Vincent.jpg|thumb|200px|right|[[Samikannu Vincent]] brought the first theaters to South India.]]
[[File:R. K. Shanmukham Chetty.jpg|thumb|200px|right|[[R. K. Shanmukham Chetty]], India's first [[Finance minister of India|finance minister]]]]
[[File:CK Prahalad WEForum 2009.jpg|thumb|200px|right|[[C. K. Prahalad]], economist]]
 
[[File:Narain Karthikeyan 2011 Malaysia2.jpg|thumb|200px|right|[[Narain Karthikeyan]], India's first [[Formula 1]] driver]]
[[File:Sathiyaraj.JPG|thumb|200px|right|[[Sathyaraj]], actor and comedian]]


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==A==
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* [[Aathmika]] (born 1993) {{ndash}} actor<ref>{{Cite news|last=Sundar|first=Mrinalini|title=Your second film is more important than your first, says Aathmika |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/your-second-film-is-more-important-than-your-first-says-aathmika/articleshow/60302771.cms|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181002202758/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/your-second-film-is-more-important-than-your-first-says-aathmika/articleshow/60302771.cms|archive-date=2 October 2018|access-date=23 February 2020 |website=[[The Times of India]] |date=31 August 2017}}</ref>
* [[Athulya Ravi]] (born 1994) - actor
* [[Amman K. Arjunan|Arjunan, K.]] (born 1957) {{ndash}} politician<ref>{{cite news|title=Amman K Arjunan {{!}} Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results Live, Candidates News, Videos, Photos|url=https://www.news18.com/assembly-elections-2021/tamil-nadu/amman-k-arjunan-coimbatore-north-candidate-s22a118c001/|access-date=23 May 2021|newspaper=News18}}</ref>
* [[Balu Anand|Anand, Balu]] (1954{{ndash}}2006) {{ndash}} director<ref>{{cite news|title=Director Balu Anand dies of heart attack|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Actor-director-Balu-Anand-dies-of-heart-attack/articleshow/52568656.cms|newspaper=[[Times of India]]|access-date=26 June 2016|date=3 June 2016}}</ref>
* [[Vijay Anand (politician)|Anand, Vijay]] (born 1969) {{ndash}} politician<ref>{{cite news| title=Techie in poll fray to fight corruption |last=Valsan|first=Binoy|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/Techie-in-poll-fray-to-fight-corruption-/articleshow/7759211.cms|date=22 March 2011|access-date=21 May 2016}}</ref>
* [[Mylswamy Annadurai|Annadurai, Mylswamy]] (born 1958) {{ndash}} scientist<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mylswamy-Annadurai|title=Mylswamy Annadurai, biography|publisher=Britannica|access-date=21 May 2023}}</ref>
* [[Semmalar Annam| Annam, Semmalar]] (born 1990) {{ndash}} actor<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/the-right-angle/article4478529.ece|title=The right angle|first=Parshathy J.|last=Nath|date=5 March 2013|publisher=|access-date=8 November 2016|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
* [[P. R. G. Arunkumar|Arunkumar, P. R. G.]] (born 1992) {{ndash}} politician<ref>{{cite news|last=Bureau|first=ABP News|date=3 May 2021|title=Kavundampalayam Tamil Nadu Election 2021 Final Results|url=https://news.abplive.com/elections/kavundampalayam-tamil-nadu-election-2021-results-live-updates-constituency-number-117-kavundampalayam-tn-election-2021-vote-counting-results-leading-trailing-bjp-dmk-aiadmk-1456117|access-date=10 May 2021}}</ref>
* [[T. S. Avinashilingam|Avinashilingam, T. S.]] (1903{{ndash}}1991) {{ndash}} educationist and politician<ref>{{cite news|title=Gandhi memorial to open on Oct 2|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/gandhi-memorial-to-open-on-oct-2/articleshow/94467170.cms|date=27 September 2002|work=[[Times of India]]|access-date=1 November 2023}}</ref>


==A==
*[[Ashwin Kumar Lakshmikanthan]] (1991) {{ndash}} actor <ref>{{cite news|title=Gandhi memorial to open on Oct 2|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/gandhi-memorial-to-open-on-oct-2/articleshow/94467170.cms|date=27 September 2002|work=[[Times of India]]|access-date=1 November 2023}}
* [[K. V. Subrahmanya Aiyar]] - historian<ref>{{cite news|title=Jaina treasure trove in Mankulam village|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=1 January 2009|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/article365626.ece|author=T. S. Subramanian}}</ref>
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==B==
==B==
*[[balasubramaniam]] - tennis player<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.championstennisleagueindia.com/2014/11/mumbai-tennis-masters-team-squad-champions-tennis-league-2014.html | title=Mumbai Tennis Masters team squad Champions Tennis League India | date=16 November 2014}}</ref>
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* [[G. Bakthavathsalam|Bakthavathsalam, G.]] (born 1942) {{ndash}} doctor<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/canvas/2004/01/17/stories/2004011700020100.htm|title=Blending business with service|date=17 January 2004|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=1 November 2023}}</ref>
* [[K. Baladhandayutham|Baladhandayutham, K.]] (1918{{ndash}}1973) {{ndash}} politician<ref>{{cite web|url=http://loksabhaph.nic.in/writereaddata/biodata_1_12/2030.htm|title=Members Bioprofile|publisher=Lok Sabha|access-date=1 November 2023}}</ref>
* [[Sriram Balaji|Balaji, Sriram]] (born 1990) {{ndash}} tennis player<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.atptour.com/en/players/n.sriram-balaji/n558/overview|title=Sriram Balaji, profile|publisher=ATP|access-date=1 November 2023}}</ref>
* [[Jayanthasri Balakrishnan|Balakrishnan, Jayanthasri]] (born 1957) {{ndash}} public speaker<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mythreyid.academia.edu/JayanthasriBalakrishnan/CurriculumVitae|title=Jayanthasri Balakrishnan, Curriculum Vitae|publisher=Mythrey|access-date=1 November 2023}}</ref>
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==C==
==C==
* [[T. S. Avinashilingam Chettiar]] - educationist and politician<ref>{{cite news|title=One who lived for the rest|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/05/05/stories/2003050500670100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030624055558/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/05/05/stories/2003050500670100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 June 2003|date=5 May 2003|work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
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* [[R. K. Shanmukham Chetty]] - industrialist and politician<ref>{{cite news|title=A visionary economist, great lawyer, great orator|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/01/07/stories/2009010750220200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090706054616/http://www.hindu.com/2009/01/07/stories/2009010750220200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 July 2009|work=[[The Hindu]]|author=G. Satyamurty|date=7 January 2009}}</ref>
* [[Subramanyan Chenna Keshu|Chenna Keshu, Subramanyan]] (1925{{ndash}}2023) {{ndash}} armed forces<ref>{{cite web|title=Service Record for Group Captain Subramanyan Chenna Keshu|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Database/3495|access-date=16 December 2022|publisher=Bharat Rakshak}}</ref>
* [[Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar|Chinnappa Thevar, M. M. A.]] (1915{{ndash}}1978) {{ndash}} film producer<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/mma-chinnappa-devar-coimbatore-dream-merchant-who-turned-out-nearly-60-films/article67415529.ece|title=Chinnappa Devar: Coimbatore’s dream merchant, who turned out nearly 60 films|date=23 October 2023|access-date=1 November 2023|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
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==D==
==D==
* [[G R Damodaran]] - educationist<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/seeds-of-change/article6891229.ece|title=Seeds of Change|publisher=The Hindu|access-date=2015-06-28}}</ref>
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* [[G R Damodaran|Damodaran, G. R.]] (1914{{ndash}}1986) {{ndash}} educationist<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/seeds-of-change/article6891229.ece|title=Seeds of Change|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=1 November 2023|date=28 June 2015}}</ref>
==F==
* [[Guru Dhanapal|Dhanapal, Guru]] (1959{{ndash}}2014) {{ndash}} director<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140418/entertainment-kollywood/article/tamil-film-director-guru-dhanapal-passes-away|title=Tamil Film Director Guru Dhanapal Passes Away|date=19 April 2014|newspaper=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|access-date=1 November 2023}}</ref>
* [[Ankit Fadia]] - author and public speaker<ref>{{cite web|title=Fadia, Ankit 1985-|url=http://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-no2001-81317|publisher=[[WorldCat]]|access-date=2012-09-21}}</ref>
* [[Dhina|Dinakaran, Padma]] (born 1966) {{ndash}} music director<ref>{{cite web|title=Dhina, Profile|url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/dhina/9508|publisher=Bookmyshow|access-date=1 November 2023}}</ref>
* [[R. Doraisamy|Doraisamy, R.]] {{ndash}} politician<ref>{{cite web|title=15th Assembly Members |publisher=Government of Tamil Nadu |url=http://www.assembly.tn.gov.in/15thassembly/members/101_150.html|access-date=2 May 2017}}</ref>
* [[Gopalswamy Doraiswamy Naidu|Doraiswamy, Gopalswamy]] (1893{{ndash}}1974) {{ndash}} inventor and engineer<ref>{{Cite book|last=Damodaran|first=Harish|title=India's New Capitalists|publisher=Permanent Black|year=2008|pages = 148|isbn=978-81-7824-258-3 }}</ref>
* [[Nandha Durairaj|Durairaj, Nandha]] (born 1977) {{ndash}} actor<ref>{{cite news|date=24 May 2014|access-date=5 April 2023|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/coimbatores-celluloid-connection/article6044541.ece|title=Coimbatore’s celluloid connection|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
* [[Thennavan (actor)|Duraisamy, Thennavan]] (born 1966) {{ndash}} actor<ref>{{cite web|url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/thennavan-duraisamy/1087215|title=Thennavan Duraisamy, profile|publisher=Bookmyshow|access-date=21 November 2023}}</ref>
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==G==
==G==
* [[Goundamani]] - film actor<ref>{{cite web|last=Palaniappan|first=P|title=Comedian Goundamani's wedding photo – A Rare Picture!|url=http://www.southdreamz.com/41225/goundamanis-wedding-photo/|work=SouthDreamz|access-date=16 December 2013}}</ref>
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* [[V. C. Palanisami Gounder]] - politician<ref>{{cite web|title=The Madras Legislative Assembly - Third Assembly|url=http://www.assembly.tn.gov.in/archive/Resumes/03assly/03_07_1.pdf|publisher=[[Election Commission of India]]}}</ref>
* [[Ghibran]] (born 1980) {{ndash}} music director<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/it-was-emotionally-very-disturbing-says-ghibran/articleshow/20694820.cms|title=It was emotionally very disturbing, says Ghibran|date=15 January 2017|access-date=6 February 2022|newspaper=[[Times of India]]}}</ref>
* [[Kovai Gnani|Gnani]] (1935{{ndash}}2020) {{ndash}} writer<ref>{{cite news|date=22 July 2020|first=Vishnu|last=Swaroop|title=Tamil writer Kovai Gnani dies|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/tamil-writer-kovai-gnani-dies/articleshow/77105382.cms|access-date=6 February 2022|newspaper=[[Times of India]]|language=en}}</ref>
* [[K. Gopalan|Gopalan, Kasturi]] (1890{{ndash}}1974) {{ndash}} journalist<ref name="KR">{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/specials/the-hindu-experience-from-our-archive/article67326275.ece|title=The Hindu experience: From our archive|date=20 September 2023|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=16 December 2013}}</ref>
* [[Goundamani]] (born 1939) {{ndash}} actor<ref>{{cite news|title=Birthday special: 12 rare photos of Tamil comedian Goundamani|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/galleries/entertainment/2019/may/25/birthday-special-12-rare-photos-of-tamil-comedian-goundamani-102302.html|work=[[Times of India]]|date=25 May 2019|access-date=16 December 2013}}</ref>
* [[Mirudhubashini Govindarajan|Govindarajan, Mirudhubashini]] (born 1947) {{ndash}} doctor<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/country-must-focus-on-reducing-maternal-mortality-kalam/article6205827.ece|title=Country must focus on reducing maternal mortality: Kalam|date=22 April 2016|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=1 November 2023}}</ref>
* [[P.S. Govindasamy|Govindasamy, P.S.]] (1856{{ndash}}1918) {{ndash}} educator and philanthropist<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/education/edex/2011/jul/11/pinnacle-of-excellence-270430.html|title=Pinnacle of Excellence|date=11 July 2011|newspaper=[[Times of India]]|access-date=1 November 2023}}</ref>
* [[Dharmaveera K. Govindaswamy Naidu|Govindaswamy, K.]] (1907{{ndash}}1995) {{ndash}} industrialist<ref>{{cite web|url=https://psgsonscharities.org/pages/aboutus.php|title=PSG Sons Charities|publisher=PSG|access-date=16 December 2013}}</ref>
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==H==
==H==
*[[H. V. Hande]] - politician<ref>{{cite news|title=Off the record - A Mangalorean in Chennai|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/291538/off-record.html|access-date=4 July 2013|newspaper=Deccan Herald|date=11 November 2012}}</ref>  
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*[[Hiphop Tamizha]] - music director, actor , motivational speaker, social activist.
*[[H. V. Hande|Hande, H. V.]] (born 1927) {{ndash}} doctor and politician<ref>{{cite news|title=Off the record - A Mangalorean in Chennai|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/291538/off-record.html|access-date=4 July 2013|newspaper=Deccan Herald|date=11 November 2012}}</ref>  
*[[Githa Hariharan]] - author<ref>{{cite book| url=https://books.google.com/?id=IlH3D1SfhuIC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Githa+Hariharan#v=onepage| title=In Times of Siege| publisher=Pantheon Books| year= 2003| isbn= 978-0-375-42239-3}}</ref>
*[[Githa Hariharan|Hariharan, Githa]] (born 1954) {{ndash}} author<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=IlH3D1SfhuIC&q=Githa+Hariharan| title=In Times of Siege|publisher=Pantheon Books|year= 2003|isbn=978-0-375-42239-3}}</ref>
*[[Andrew Harvey (religious writer)|Andrew Harvey]] - author, religious speaker<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.randomhouse.co.uk/catalog/author.htm?authorID=990|title=Andrew Harvey|publisher=Random House}}</ref>
*[[Andrew Harvey (religious writer)|Harvey, Andrew]] (born 1952) {{ndash}} author, religious speaker<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.randomhouse.co.uk/catalog/author.htm?authorID=990|title=Andrew Harvey|publisher=Random House|access-date=4 July 2023}}</ref>
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==J==
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* [[Narayan Jagadeesan|Jagadeesan, Narayan]] (born 1995) {{ndash}} cricketer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/narayan-jagadeesan-1048813|title=Profile of Narayan Jagadeesan|publisher=[[ESPNCricinfo]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref>
* [[Susheela Jayapal|Jayapal, Susheela]] (born 1962) {{ndash}} American politician<ref>{{cite news|url=https://theimmigrantstory.org/there-is-more-than-one-way |title=There Is More Than One Way|author=Salazar, Monica|publisher=The Immigrant Story |date=21 June 2019 |access-date=29 August 2020 |archive-date=20 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120135439/https://theimmigrantstory.org/there-is-more-than-one-way/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[K. R. Jayaram|Jayaram, K.R.]] {{ndash}} politician<ref>{{cite news|date=2 May 2021|title=Singanallur Tamil Nadu Election 2021 Final Results:AIADMK Candidate Jayaram K.R wins from Singanallur|url=https://news.abplive.com/elections/singanallur-tamil-nadu-election-2021-results-live-updates-constituency-number-121-singanallur-tn-election-2021-vote-counting-results-leading-trailing-bjp-dmk-aiadmk-1455995|access-date=10 May 2021|newspaper=ABP|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Vishnu Jejjala|Jejjala, Vishnu]] (born 1975) {{ndash}} physicist
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==K==
==K==
*[[Karthick Naren]]- tamil filmmaker, writer, producer & actor
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*[[K. V. Kandaswamy]] - politician<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/SE_1977/StatisticalReportTamil%20Nadu77.pdf|title=1977 Tamil Nadu Election Results, Election Commission of Indiaaccessdate=28 June 2015}}</ref>
* [[Lokesh Kanagaraj|Kanagaraj, Lokesh]] (born 1986) {{ndash}} director and screenwriter<ref>{{cite interview|last=Kanagaraj |first=Lokesh |interviewer=Subha J Rao |title=Lokesh Kanagaraj Interview: Kaithi Is About A Father's Love And That Rare Bond Between Strangers |url=https://silverscreenindia.com/movies/features/interview-lokesh-kanagaraj-kaithi-karthi-narain-vijay-bigil-deepavali-release/ |access-date=6 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221106100644/https://silverscreenindia.com/movies/features/interview-lokesh-kanagaraj-kaithi-karthi-narain-vijay-bigil-deepavali-release/|archive-date=6 November 2022|url-status=live |work=Silverscreen India |date=22 October 2019}}</ref>
* [[Sundaram Karivardhan]] - motor racing pioneer and entrepreneur<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2003/12/01/stories/2003120102260100.htm |title=To Kari, with Love |publisher=[[The Hindu]] |date=1 December 2003 |access-date=2009-09-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090910162639/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2003/12/01/stories/2003120102260100.htm |archive-date=10 September 2009 |url-status=usurped }}</ref>
* [[V. P. Kandasamy|Kandasamy, V.P.]] {{ndash}} politician<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kandasamy V.P. : Constituency- Sulur - Affidavit Information of Candidate|url=https://myneta.info/TamilNadu2021/candidate.php?candidate_id=165|access-date=10 May 2021|publisher=Myneta}}</ref>
* [[Karthi]] - actor<ref>{{cite news|title=Happy Birthday Karthi!|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-25/news-interviews/39520518_1_karthi-biriyani-azhagu-raja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130627114902/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-25/news-interviews/39520518_1_karthi-biriyani-azhagu-raja|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 June 2013|access-date=25 May 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=25 May 2013}}</ref>
* [[K. V. Kandaswamy|Kandaswamy, K.V.]] (1926{{ndash}}2008) {{ndash}} politician<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/SE_1977/StatisticalReportTamil%20Nadu77.pdf|title=1977 Tamil Nadu Election Results, Election Commission of India|access-date=28 June 2015}}</ref>
* [[Narain Karthikeyan]] - motor racing driver<ref>{{cite news|title=A rage on the rally circuit|url=http://www.sportstaronnet.com/tss2447/24470740.htm|access-date=28 June 2015|publisher=sportstaronnet}}</ref>
* [[Sundaram Karivaradhan|Karivaradhan, Sundaram]] (1954{{ndash}}1995) {{ndash}} autoracer<ref>{{Cite web|title=Remembering Sundaram Karivardhan|url=https://www.overdrive.in/news-cars-auto/opinions/remembering-sundaram-karivardhan/|access-date=12 August 2023|website=Overdrive|language=en}}</ref>
* [[D. Sreeram Kumar]] - Indian Army major<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/article490145.ece|title=Memorable reunion for senior officers at Sainik School|access-date=30 June 2015}}</ref>
* [[Arun Karthick|Karthick, Arun]] (born 1992) {{ndash}} director<ref>{{cite web|title=Arun Karthick|work=IFFR|access-date=13 January 2020|url=https://iffr.com/nl/personen/arun-karthick}}</ref>
* [[V. R. Naren Kumar]] - motorsport driver<ref>{{cite news|title=Naren Kumar aims to be best in Asia-Pacific zone|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2001/05/06/stories/07060881.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151017031054/http://www.thehindu.com/2001/05/06/stories/07060881.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 October 2015|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2001-05-06|access-date=28 June 2015}}</ref>
* [[Sabari Karthik|Karthik, Sabari]] (born 1990) {{ndash}} karate player<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/sabari-karthik-does-coimbatore-proud/article2765606.ece/|title=Sabari Karthik does Coimbatore proud|access-date=23 March 2023|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
* [[Narain Karthikeyan|Karthikeyan, Narain]] (born 1977) {{ndash}} autoracer<ref>{{cite news|last=Unnikrishnan|first=MS|date=12 March 2005|title=Race apart|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050312/saturday/main1.htm|access-date=23 March 2023|newspaper=Tribune India}}</ref>
* [[S. R. Kathir|Kathir, S. R.]] (born 1978) {{ndash}} cinematographer<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/interviews/2022/may/01/cinematographer-sr-kathir-interview-31204.html|title=Cinematographer SR Kathir: KRK is a decidedly colourful film|date=1 May 2022|access-date=10 October 2023|publisher=Cinema Express}}</ref>
* [[Jagatheesan Kousik|Kousik, Jagatheesan]] (born 1995) {{ndash}} cricketer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/923869.html|title=Jagatheesan Kousik|access-date=10 October 2015|publisher=[[ESPNCricinfo]]}}</ref>
* [[Parvathi Krishnan|Krishnan, Parvati]] (1919{{ndash}}2015) {{ndash}} politician]<ref>{{cite book|author=India. Parliament. Lok Sabha|title=Who's who|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3OBFAQAAIAAJ|access-date=19 March 2021|year=1977|publisher=Parliament Secretariat|page=297}}</ref>
* [[Anupama Kumar|Kumar, Anupama]] (born 1974) {{ndash}} actor<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3612256/|title=Anupama Kumar, profile|publisher=[[IMDB]]|access-date=23 May 2023}}</ref>
* [[Rajesh Kumar (writer)|Kumar, Rajesh]] (born 1947) {{ndash}} writer<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.livemint.com/Consumer/DouhBrEC92MzywjXnjMeFP/Meet-Rajesh-Kumar-author-of-1500-novels.html|title=Meet Rajesh Kumar|newspaper=Live Mint|date=8 September 2008|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref>
* [[Sounthirajan Kumaraswamy|Kumaraswamy, Sounthirajan]] {{ndash}} inventor<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/tamil-nadu-engineer-invents-engine-runs-on-distilled-water-launched-by-japan-govt-1523001-2019-05-12|title=Tamil Nadu engineer invents engine that runs on distilled water, to be launched by Japan govt after India ignores|newspaper=[[India Today]]|date=12 May 2012|access-date=1 November 2023}}</ref>
* [[G. Kuppuswami Naidu|Kuppuswami Naidu, G.]] (1884{{ndash}}1942) {{ndash}} entrepreneur<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gknmhospital.org/our-growth-story/|title=Our Growth story|publisher=GKNM Hospital|access-date=23 March 2023}}</ref>
* [[C. K. Kuppuswamy|Kuppuswamy, C. K.]] (born 1932) {{ndash}} politician<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/kuppusamy-joins-pmk/article25062917.ece|title=Kuppusamy joins PMK|date=28 September 2018|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=1 November 2023}}</ref>
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==L==
==L==
* [[C. S. Lakshmi]] - writer<ref>{{cite book | first=Susie J.| last=Tharu| first2=Ke.| last2=Lalitha| year= 1993| title=Women Writing in India: The twentieth century| publisher=Feminist Press| isbn= 978-1-55861-029-3 | pages=487–8| url =https://books.google.com/books?id=OjZYf9Xf9bcC&pg=PA488}}</ref>
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* [[K. G. Lakshminarayan]] - cricket umpire<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/30867.html |title=K. G. Lakshminarayan |access-date=25 May 2014 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>
* [[V. K. Lakshmanan|Lakshmanan, V.K.]] (1932{{ndash}}2012) {{ndash}} politician<ref>{{cite report|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/SE_2001/Stat_Rep_TN_2001.pdf|title=Tamil Nadu Election Results|publisher=Election Commission of India|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref>
* [[C. S. Lakshmi|Lakshmi, C.S.]] (born 1944) {{ndash}} writer<ref>{{cite book|first1=Susie J.|last1=Tharu|first2=Ke.|last2=Lalitha|year= 1993|title=Women Writing in India: The twentieth century|publisher=Feminist Press|isbn=978-1-55861-029-3|pages=487–8|url =https://books.google.com/books?id=OjZYf9Xf9bcC&pg=PA488}}</ref>
* [[Pavithra Lakshmi|Lakshmi, Pavithra]] (born 1994) {{ndash}} actor<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11915524/|title=Pavithra Lakshmi, biography|publisher=[[IMDB]]|access-date=6 February 2023}}</ref>
* [[Ashwin Kumar Lakshmikanthan|Lakshmikanthan, Ashwin Kumar]] (born 1991) {{ndash}} actor<ref>{{cite news|date=11 June 2015 |title=It is not a typical love story: Ashwin Kumar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/It-is-not-a-typical-love-story-Ashwin-Kumar/articleshow/48018141.cms|access-date=15 March 2020 |newspaper=[[Times of India]]}}</ref>  
* [[K. G. Lakshminarayan|Lakshminarayan, K.G.]] (born 1953) {{ndash}} former cricket player and umpire<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/30867.html|title=K. G. Lakshminarayan, profile|access-date=25 May 2014|work=[[ESPNCricinfo]]}}</ref>
* [[N. Leelakrishnan|Leelakrishnan N.]] (born 1964) {{ndash}} autoracer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.turbocharged.in/viewfeaturestories/50/heros-of-turbocharged:-narayanaswamy-leelakrishnan|title=Heros of Turbocharged: Narayanaswamy Leelakrishnan|first=Benjamin|last=Gracias|publisher=Supercharged Publishing|date=30 August 2021|access-date=20 November 2021}}</ref>
* [[Cottalango Leon|Leon, Cottalango]] (born 1971) {{ndash}} technician<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Tamilian-Wins-Oscar-for-Science-and-Technology/2016/02/01/article3254799.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202093744/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Tamilian-Wins-Oscar-for-Science-and-Technology/2016/02/01/article3254799.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 February 2016|date=1 February 2016|title=Tamilian Wins Oscar for Science and Technology|first=Anushree|last=Madhavan|newspaper=[[The New Indian Express]]|access-date=9 February 2016}}</ref>
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==M==
==M==
* [[Mahalingam]] - educator and businessman<ref name="thehindu1">{{cite news|author=Karthik Subramanian |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/master-of-character-roles-manivannan-passes-away/article4817104.ece |title=Master of character roles Manivannan passes away|publisher=The Hindu |date= 15 June 2013|access-date=16 June 2013 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
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* [[Charles McCarthy (cricketer)|Charles McCarthy]] - cricketer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/14/14059/all_teams.html|title=Teams Charles McCarthy played for|publisher=CricketArchive|access-date=20 March 2011}}</ref>
* [[N. Mahalingam|Mahalingam, N.]] (1923{{ndash}}2014) {{ndash}} industrialist<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/business/veteran-industrialist-pollachi-mahalingam-passes-away/article6468429.ece|title = Pollachi N Mahalingam dead|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=2 October 2014|access-date=2 October 2014}}</ref>
* [[C. S. Ratnasabhapathy Mudaliar]] - industrialist<ref>{{cite book|title=C. S. Ratnasabhapathy Mudaliar|author=C. Francis|url=http://dspace.vidyanidhi.org.in:8080/dspace/bitstream/2009/5925/8/UOM-1992-108-7.pdf|pages=9|year=1992|access-date=30 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721182526/http://dspace.vidyanidhi.org.in:8080/dspace/bitstream/2009/5925/8/UOM-1992-108-7.pdf|archive-date=21 July 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Jaya Mahesh|Mahesh, Jaya]] (born 1969) {{ndash}} model<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/Citys-fitness-therapist-crowned-Mrs-India-Earth/articleshow/54666469.cms|title=City's fitness therapist crowned 'Mrs India Earth'|newspaper=[[Times of India]]|access-date=4 June 2018}}</ref>
* [[Pithukuli Murugadas]] - singer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hinduismtoday.com/archives/2002/10-12/60-61_murugadas.shtml|title=Pithukuli Murugadas|access-date=30 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080905032835/http://www.hinduismtoday.com/archives/2002/10-12/60-61_murugadas.shtml|archive-date=5 September 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref>  
* [[T. Malaravan|Malaravan, T.]] {{ndash}} politician<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/the-danger-posed-by-mounds-of-sand/article8379186.ece|title=The danger posed by mounds of sand|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=21 March 2016|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref>
* [[Arunachalam Muruganantham]] - entrepreneur<ref>{{cite news|title=The Pad That Does Not Whisper|author=PC Vinoj Kumar|publisher=[[Tehelka]]|url=http://archive.tehelka.com/story_main42.asp?filename=cr290809the_pad.asp|date=29 August 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140426201334/http://archive.tehelka.com/story_main42.asp?filename=cr290809the_pad.asp|archive-date=26 April 2014}}</ref>
* [[Manivannan|Manivannan, S.S.]] (1954{{ndash}}2013) {{ndash}} actor and director<ref>{{cite news|author=Karthik Subramanian |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/master-of-character-roles-manivannan-passes-away/article4817104.ece |title=Master of character roles Manivannan passes away |newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date= 15 June 2013|access-date=16 June 2013}}</ref>
* [[Charles McCarthy (cricketer)|McCarthy, Charles]] (1899{{ndash}}1977) {{ndash}} cricketer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/14/14059/all_teams.html|title=Teams Charles McCarthy played for|publisher=Cricket Archive|access-date=20 March 2011}}</ref>
* [[Pithukuli Murugadas|Murugadas, Pithukuli]] (1920{{ndash}}2015) {{ndash}} singer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/singer-pithukuli-murugadas-passes-away/article7886850.ece|title=Pithukuli Murugadas passses away|date=17 November 2015|access-date=30 June 2023|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>  
* [[Arunachalam Muruganantham|Muruganantham, Arunachalam]] (born 1961) {{ndash}} entrepreneur<ref>{{cite news|title=How padman Muruganantham Arunachalam scripted a hygiene revolution|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/blchangemakers/period-story-how-padman-muruganantham-arunachalam-scripted-a-hygiene-revolution/article62222233.ece|date=8 May 2023|access-date=30 June 2023}}</ref>
* [[T. Muthuraj|Muthuraj, T.]] (born 1969) {{ndash}} production designer<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.chennaionline.com/interviews/muthuraj.asp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001019145135/http://chennaionline.com/interviews/muthuraj.asp|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 October 2000|title='Direction does not mean extravagance' - Muthuraj|date=15 August 2004|publisher=Chennai Online|access-date=15 August 2004}}</ref>
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==N==
==N==
* [[Gopalswamy Doraiswamy Naidu]] - inventor and engineer<ref>{{Cite book | last = Damodaran | first = Harish | title = India's New Capitalists | publisher = Permanent Black | year = 2008 | location = Ranikhet | pages = 148 | isbn = 978-81-7824-258-3 }}</ref>
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* [[P. Nagarajan]] - politician<ref>{{cite web|title=General Election 2014|url=http://eciresults.nic.in/ConstituencywiseS2220.htm?ac=20 |publisher=ECI|access-date=22 May 2014}}</ref>
* [[P. Nagarajan|Nagarajan, P]] (born 1963) {{ndash}} politician<ref>{{cite web|title=General Election 2014|url=http://eciresults.nic.in/ConstituencywiseS2220.htm?ac=20|publisher=ECI|access-date=22 May 2014}}</ref>
* [[S. M. Sriramulu Naidu]] - film producer<ref>{{cite news|title=Reel-time nostalgia|author=M. Allirajan|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=17 November 2003|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/11/17/stories/2003111700890100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040414162717/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/11/17/stories/2003111700890100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 April 2004|location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
* [[P. R. Natarajan|Natarajan, P.R.]] (born 1950) {{ndash}} politician<ref>{{cite web|title=P.R. Natarajan{{!}} National Portal of India |url=https://www.india.gov.in/my-government/indian-parliament/pr-natarajan|access-date=9 May 2023|website=www.india.gov.in}}</ref>
* [[V. Nanammal]] - fitness evangelist and yoga teacher
* [[Priyamvada Natarajan|Natarajan, Priyamvada]] (born 1985) {{ndash}} scientist<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lsc.org/gala/priyamvada-natarajan|title=Priyamvada Natarajan|publisher=Liberty Science Center|access-date=1 June 2023}}</ref>
* [[Jagadeesan Narayan]] - cricketer<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cineulagam.com/tamil/celebs/cinematographer/anand-jeeva/profile/|title=Profile of Anand Jeeva|publisher=cineulagam.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131227105335/http://www.cineulagam.com/tamil/celebs/cinematographer/anand-jeeva/profile/|archive-date=2013-12-27}}</ref>
* [[V. Nanammal|Nanammal, V.]] (1920{{ndash}}2019) {{ndash}} yoga teacher<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/nanammal-the-yoga-grandma-wins-padma-shri/articleshow/62657160.cms|title=Nanammal, the yoga grandma, wins Padma Shri|date=26 January 2018|newspaper=[[Times of India]]|access-date=3 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180325045220/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/nanammal-the-yoga-grandma-wins-padma-shri/articleshow/62657160.cms|archive-date=25 March 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Karthick Naren]] - film director
* [[S. P. Narasimhalu Naidu|Narasimhalu, S. P.]] (1854{{ndash}}1922) {{ndash}} entrepreneur and politician<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/narasimhalu-naidu-an-insightful-visionary-far-ahead-of-his-time/article66035549.ece|title=Narasimhalu Naidu: an insightful visionary far ahead of his time|date=20 October 2022|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=28 June 2023}}</ref>
* [[P.R. Natarajan]] - politician
* [[C. R. Narayan Rao|Narayan Rao, C. R.]] (1882{{ndash}}1960) {{ndash}} scientist<ref>{{cite journal|journal=Current Science|author=Seshachar, B.R.|title=Obituary. Professor C.R. Narayan Rao|page=173|year=1960|volume=29|issue=5|url=http://www.currentscience.ac.in/Downloads/article_id_029_05_0173_0173_0.pdf}}</ref>
* [[Karthick Naren|Naren, Karthick]] (born 1994) {{ndash}} film director<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/I-made-my-dad-proud-by-making-Dhuruvangal-Pathinaaru-Karthick-Naren/article17233543.ece |title=I made my dad proud by making'Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru': Karthick Naren D|date=7 February 2017|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=28 June 2023}}</ref>
* [[V. R. Naren Kumar|Naren Kumar, V.R.]] (born 1974) {{ndash}} autoracer<ref>{{cite news|title=Down memory lane: VR Naren Kumar, India's most successful rally driver, talks about good old days of sport in India|url=https://www.firstpost.com/sports/down-memory-lane-vr-naren-kumar-indias-most-successful-rally-driver-talks-about-good-old-days-of-sport-in-india-6059841.html|publisher=First Post|date=18 April 2021|access-date=28 June 2023}}</ref>
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==O==
==O==
* [[Om Prakash (cinematographer)|Om Prakash]] - cinematographer<ref>{{cite news |title= Colour-coded  |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2482299.ece |publisher=The Hindu |date=24 September 2011 }}</ref>
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* [[Om Prakash (cinematographer)|Om Prakash]] (born 1978) {{ndash}} cinematographer<ref>{{cite news|title=Colour-coded  |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2482299.ece|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=24 September 2011|access-date=28 June 2023}}</ref>
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==P==
==P==
* [[Sai Pallavi]] - actress
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* [[K. C. S. Paniker]] - painter<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cholamandalartistsvillage.org/Paniker.html|title=K. C. S. Paniker Biography|access-date=2015-06-28}}</ref>
* [[V. C. Palanisami Gounder|Palanisami, V.C.]] (died 1965) {{ndash}} politician<ref>{{cite web|title=The Madras Legislative Assembly - Third Assembly|url=http://www.assembly.tn.gov.in/archive/Resumes/03assly/03_07_1.pdf|publisher=[[Election Commission of India]]}}</ref>
* [[Rajshree Pathy]] - businesswoman<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.livemint.com/2012/02/24204127/The-business-of-design.html|title=The business of design|publisher=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]|date= 24 February 2012}}</ref>
* [[Pongalur N. Palanisamy|Palanisamy, N.]] (born 1948) {{ndash}} politician<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.assembly.tn.gov.in/disp_ind.asp?prof_id=152|title=Pongalur Palanisamy profile|publisher=Government of Tamil Nadu|access-date=24 February 2023}}</ref>
* [[Arogyaswami Paulraj]] - scientist<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vasvik.org/Electronic_Sciences_&_Technology.html|title= Award Winners|publisher=VASVIK |access-date={{Format date|2011|10|07}}}}</ref>
* [[Rajshree Pathy|Pathy, Rajshree]] (born 1956) {{ndash}} businesswoman<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.livemint.com/2012/02/24204127/The-business-of-design.html|title=The business of design|publisher=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]|date=24 February 2012|access-date=24 February 2012}}</ref>
* [[C. K. Prahalad]] - economist<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iimusa.org/iimusa/NotableAlumni.aspx?AlumniId=3 |title=Dr. C K Prahalad |access-date=2015-06-28 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080622142358/http://www.iimusa.org/iimusa/NotableAlumni.aspx?AlumniId=3 |archive-date=2008-06-22 }}</ref>
* [[Leo Prabhu|Prabhu, Leo]] (born 1933) {{ndash}} author<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kalaikoodam.org/kalaimamani-leo-prabhu.html|title=Kalaimamani Leo Prabhu|publisher=Kalaikoodam|access-date=17 April 2023}}</ref>
* [[C. K. Prahalad|Prahalad, C.K.]] (1941{{ndash}}2010) {{ndash}} economist<ref>{{cite news|title=Management Guru CK Prahalad Passes Away|url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/web-special/management-guru-ck-prahalad-passes-away/12332/1|access-date=16 January 2022|newspaper=Forbes India|date=17 April 2010}}</ref>
* [[Uma Preman|Preman, Uma]] (born 1970) {{ndash}} social worker<ref>{{cite news|date=22 April 2015|title=Destiny, don't meddle with Uma! |url=https://englisharchives.mathrubhumi.com/features/women/english-news-1.193853 |access-date=11 July 2023|newspaper=Mathrubhumi}}</ref>
* [[Pulamaipithan]] (1935{{ndash}}2021) {{ndash}} author<ref>{{cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chennai/tamil-film-lyricist-pulamaipithan-passes-away/|title=Tamil film lyricist Pulamaipithan passes away|newspaper=The Indian Express|date=8 September 2021 |access-date=9 September 2021}}</ref>  
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==R==
==R==
* [[P. L. Raj]] - choreographer<ref name="times02">{{Cite news | title = Famous Bollywood dance director P L Raj dies | url =http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2002-07-10/news-interviews/27297378_1_cardiac-arrest-dance-dadasaheb-phalke-award | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20121018093023/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2002-07-10/news-interviews/27297378_1_cardiac-arrest-dance-dadasaheb-phalke-award | url-status =dead | archive-date =18 October 2012 | date = 10 Jul 2002 | newspaper = [[The Times of India]] | access-date = 29 June 2013 }}</ref>
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* [[C. T. Rajakantham]] - actor<ref>{{cite news|title=The Rathnam brand of comedy|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/in-lighter-vein-column-kali-n-ratnam-ct-rajakantham/article6860504.ece|work=[[The Hindu]]|first=Randor|last=Guy|author-link=Randor Guy|date=5 February 2015}}</ref>
* [[C. P. Radhakrishnan|Radhakrishnan, C. P.]] (born 1957) {{ndash}} politician<ref>{{cite news |last=KV|first=Prasad |title=BJP will have to start from scratch |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/bjp-will-have-to-start-from-scratch/article3128814.ece|access-date=28 December 2013 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=5 May 2006|location=Coimbatore}}</ref>
* [[K V Ramachandran]] - music critic<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/th125/stories/2003091301111500.htm|title=Correcting Churchill|publisher=The Hindu|date=13 September 2003|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071023104100/http://www.hinduonnet.com/th125/stories/2003091301111500.htm|archive-date=23 October 2007}}</ref>
* [[Harish Raghavendra|Raghavendra, Harish]] (born 1976) {{ndash}} playback singer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/harish-raghavendra/IEIN021746|title=Harish Raghavendra|publisher=Bookmyshow|access-date=21 November 2023}}</ref>
* [[G. Ramaswamy]] - chartered accountant<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.vrl-financial-news.com/accounting/the-accountant/issues/ta-2011/ta-6087/ramaswamy-named-icai-president.aspx|title=Ramaswamy named ICAI president|publisher=The Accountant|date=15 Feb 2011}}</ref>
* [[P. L. Raj|Raj, P.L.]] (1934{{ndash}}2002) {{ndash}} choreographer<ref>{{cite news|title=Famous Bollywood dance director P L Raj dies|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/famous-bollywood-dance-director-p-l-raj-dies/articleshow/15596492.cms|date=10 July 2002|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=29 June 2013 }}</ref>
* [[C. P. Radhakrishnan]] - politician<ref>{{cite news|title=BJP: give scholarship to Hindu students|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/bjp-give-scholarship-to-hindu-students/article4965524.ece|access-date=28 December 2013|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=29 July 2013|location=Nagercoil}}</ref>
* [[T. A. Ramalingam|Ramalingam, T.A.]] (1881{{ndash}}1952) {{ndash}} politician<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/on-a-mission-to-serve/article7923580.ece|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|title=On a mission|date=27 November 2015|access-date=1 November 2023}}</ref>
* [[M. Ramanathan|Ramanathan, M.]] (1934{{ndash}}2019) {{ndash}} politician<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/ex-dmk-mp-ramanathan-passes-away/article27101171.ece|title=Ex DMK MP Ramanathan passes away|date=10 May 2019|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=16 January 2022}}</ref>
* [[R.V. Ramani|Ramani, R.V.]] (born 1947) {{ndash}} doctor<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/rasheeda-bhagat/the-magic-of-social-enterprise/article2487684.ece|title=The magic of social enterprise|date=26 September 2011|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=16 January 2022}}</ref>
* [[Nithya Ramraj|Ramraj, Nithya]] (born 1988) {{ndash}} athlete<ref name="RR">{{cite news|date=10 September 2023|title=Twin Sisters Vithya and Nithya Ramraj Eye Asian Games Glory|url=https://www.news18.com/sports/twin-sisters-vithya-and-nithya-ramraj-eye-asian-games-glory-8572170.html|access-date=29 October 2023|newspaper=News18}}</ref>
* [[Vithya Ramraj|Ramraj, Vithya]] (born 1988) {{ndash}} athlete<ref name="RR"/>
* [[C. S. Ratnasabhapathy Mudaliar|Ratnasabhapathy, C.S.]] (1886{{ndash}}1956) {{ndash}} industrialist<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/siruvani-water-supply-stopped-for-first-time-in-coimbatore/articleshow/56615495.cms|title=Siruvani water supply stopped for first time in Coimbatore|date=17 January 2015|newspaper=[[Times of India]]|access-date=16 January 2022}}</ref>
* [[C. T. Rajakantham|Rajakantham, C.T.]] (1917{{ndash}}2002) {{ndash}} actor<ref>{{cite news|title=The Rathnam brand of comedy|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/in-lighter-vein-column-kali-n-ratnam-ct-rajakantham/article6860504.ece|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|first=Randor|last=Guy|author-link=Randor Guy|date=5 February 2015|access-date=16 January 2022}}</ref>
* [[K V Ramachandran|Ramachandran, K.V.]] (1917{{ndash}}2002) {{ndash}} music critic<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/th125/stories/2003091301111500.htm|title=Correcting Churchill|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=13 September 2003|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071023104100/http://www.hinduonnet.com/th125/stories/2003091301111500.htm|archive-date=23 October 2007}}</ref>
* [[K. Ramani|Ramani, K.]] (1916{{ndash}}2006) {{ndash}} politician<ref>{{cite news |title=CPI(M) veteran leader Ramani passes away |url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/05/31/stories/2006053121940300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071205204848/http://www.hindu.com/2006/05/31/stories/2006053121940300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 December 2007|newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=31 May 2006 |access-date=12 December 2008 }}</ref>  
* [[Athulya Ravi|Ravi, Athulya]] (born 1994) {{ndash}} actor<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9048134/bio/|title=Athulya Ravi, biography|publisher=[[IMDB]]|access-date=6 February 2023}}</ref>
* [[S. Kasturi Ranga Iyengar|Renga Iyengar, Kasturi]] (1859{{ndash}}1923) {{ndash}} journalist and politician<ref name="KR" />
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==S==
==S==
* [[S. V. Sahasranamam]] - actor<ref>{{cite book | title=The Oxford companion to Indian theatre | author=Ananda Lal | year=2004 | page=403}}</ref>
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* [[Amit Sareen]] - author<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/How-to-live-appily-ever-after/articleshow/40713468.cms |title='How to live... 'appily' ever after' |publisher=Times of India |access-date=2014-09-18}}</ref>
* [[S. V. Sahasranamam|Sahasranamam, S.V.]] (1913{{ndash}}1988) {{ndash}} actor<ref>{{cite book|title=The Oxford companion to Indian theatre|author=Ananda Lal |year=2004|page=403}}</ref>
* [[Sathyaraj]] - actor and comedian<ref>{{cite news|author=Subha J Rao |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/chen-cinema/many-shades-of-grey/article4683478.ece |title=Many shades of grey |publisher=The Hindu |date=2013-05-04 |access-date=2013-11-27 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
* [[Sai Pallavi]] (born 1992) {{ndash}} actor<ref>{{cite news|title=Sai Pallavi: The name of new age cinema|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/sai-pallavi-the-name-of-new-age-cinema-1503179335.html|newspaper=Statesman|access-date=20 June 2023|date=9 May 2023}}</ref>
* [[Adam Sinclair]] - hockey player<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/hockey/article3260970.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=S. | last=Thyagarajan | title=Chennai Cheetahs conjures up a super win | date=30 March 2012}}</ref>
* [[Mohammed Saleem|Saleem, Mohammed]] {{ndash}} environmental activist<ref>{{cite news|date=19 July 2023|title=City activists outraged over illegal felling of tree|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/city-activists-outraged-over-illegal-felling-of-tree-rdo-promises-to-take-action-against-tneb-contractors/articleshow/9287664.cms?frmapp=yes&from=mdr|access-date=23 July 2023|newspaper=[[Times of India]]}}</ref>
* [[Sivakumar]] - actor and public speaker<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2014/03/04215713/Cinema-history-sivakumar.html|title=Cinema history, Sivakumar|access-date=2015-06-28}}</ref>
* [[Kovai Sarala|Sarala]] (born 1962) {{ndash}} actor<ref>{{cite news|last=Chowdhary|first=Y. Sunita|date=7 January 2012|access-date=1 January 2023|title=Comedy comes naturally |newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/comedy-comes-naturally/article2782975.ece}}</ref>
* [[Aushik Srinivas]] - cricketer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/423815.html|title=Aushik Srinivas - Cricinfo profile|access-date=2015-06-28}}</ref>
* [[Saran (director)|Saravanan, K.V.]] (born 1966) {{ndash}} director<ref>{{cite web|url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/saran/13269/filmography|title=Saran, profile|publisher=Bookmyshow|access-date=1 January 2023}}</ref>
* [[T. R. Sundaram]] - actor<ref>{{cite web|url=http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm9thNFAAward.aspx|title=9th National Film Awards|publisher=[[International Film Festival of India]]|access-date=8 September 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161202115652/http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm9thNFAAward.aspx|archive-date=2 December 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Sathyaraj]] (born 1954) {{ndash}} actor and director<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Sunil|first=K. P.|date=29 November 1987|title=The Anti-Hero |url=https://ibb.co/426dJsW|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230303083322/https://ibb.co/426dJsW|url-status=usurped|archive-date=3 March 2023|magazine=[[The Illustrated Weekly of India]]|publisher=[[The Times Group]]|volume=108 |pages=40–41|access-date=3 March 2023}}</ref>
* [[V. A. Sundaram]] - independence activist<ref>The theme of beauty had reference to his name, "Sundaram" meaning "beauty" and "beautiful" in [[Sanskrit]]. Gandhi described Sundaram as "(having) the virtues suggested by his name." Coll. Works, Vol. 49, Doc. 254</ref>
* [[U. K. Senthil Kumar|Senthil Kumar, U. K]] (born 1972) {{ndash}} cinematographer<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/elections/the-hand-behind-modis-magic/article5951545.ece|title = The hand behind Modi's magic|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date = 27 April 2014|last1 = Kolappan|first1 = B.|access-date=3 March 2023}}</ref>
* [[Suriya]] - actor and film producer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/40143.html |title=Dashing Suriya's birthday bash&nbsp;– Tamil Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |access-date=26 February 2011}}</ref>
* [[M Shanmugavel|Shanmugavel, M.]] (1927{{ndash}}2007) {{ndash}} journalist<ref>{{cite news|title=Makkal Kural Editor Shanmugavel passes away|newspaper=OneIndia|date=12 December 2007|url=http://www.oneindia.com/2007/12/11/makkal-kural-editor-shanmugavel-passes-away-1197370638.html|access-date=3 March 2023}}</ref>
* [[R.V. Swamy]] - author<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tamilbooksonline.in/booklist1.php?authorname=SWAMY%20R%20V|title=RV Swamy|access-date=30 June 2015}}</ref>
* [[R. K. Shanmukham Chetty|Shanmukham, R. K.]] (1892{{ndash}}1953) {{ndash}} industrialist and politician<ref>{{cite news|title=Who was RK Shanmukham Chetty, the man who presented first budget of independent India in 1947?|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-meet-rk-shanmukham-chetty-who-presented-first-budget-of-independent-india-in-1947-3020466|date=31 January 2023|work=DNA India|access-date=7 January 2023}}</ref>
*[https://aveniron.com/ Santhos Premraj]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aveniron - Branding Firm {{!}} Digital Solution Company|url=https://aveniron.com/|access-date=2021-06-09|website=Aveniron|language=en-US}}</ref> - Entrepreneur
* [[Adam Sinclair (field hockey)|Sinclair, Adam]] (born 1984) {{ndash}} hockey player<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/hockey/article3260970.ece|location=Chennai, India|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|first=S.|last=Thyagarajan|title=Chennai Cheetahs conjures up a super win|date=30 March 2012|access-date=30 March 2012}}</ref>
* [[Sivakumar]] (born 1941) {{ndash}} actor and public speaker<ref>{{cite news|url=http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2014/03/04215713/Cinema-history-sivakumar.html|title=Cinema history, Sivakumar|access-date=28 June 2015}}</ref>
* [[Kasturiswami Sreenivasan|Sreenivasan, Kasturiswami]] (1917{{ndash}}1991) {{ndash}} scientist<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/remembering-an-institutional-builder-of-great-repute/article19333493.ece|title=Remembering an institutional builder of great repute|date=22 July 2017|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=1 August 2020}}</ref>
* [[D. Sreeram Kumar|Sreeram Kumar, D.]] (born 1971) {{ndash}} armed forces<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/Memorable-reunion-for-senior-officers-at-Sainik-School/article16271032.ece|title=Memorable reunion for senior officers at Sainik School|date=10 June 2010|access-date=30 June 2015}}</ref>
* [[Aushik Srinivas|Srinivas, Aushik]] (born 1993) {{ndash}} cricketer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/423815.html|title=Aushik Srinivas - Cricinfo profile|publisher=[[ESPNCricinfo]]|access-date=28 June 2023}}</ref>
* [[Vanathi Srinivasan|Srinivasan, Vanathi]] (born 1970) {{ndash}} politician<ref>{{cite web|title=Vanathi Srinivasan: Age, Biography, Education, Husband, Caste, Net Worth & More - Oneindia|url=https://www.oneindia.com/politicians/vanathi-srinivasan-201.html|access-date=22 June 2023|publisher=One India|language=en}}</ref>
* [[S. M. Sriramulu Naidu|Sriramulu, S.M.]] (1910{{ndash}}1976) {{ndash}} film producer<ref>{{cite news|title=The movie moghul from Coimbatore|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=13 November 2015|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/the-story-about-pakshiraja-studios/article7872870.ece|access-date=14 April 2023}}</ref>
* [[K. Subbarayan|Subbarayan, K.]] (born 1952) {{ndash}} politician<ref>{{cite news|newspaper=Zee News|url=http://zeenews.india.com/home/cpi-to-field-subbarayan-appadurai-for-ls-polls_146497.html|title=CPI to field Subbarayan, Appadurai for LS polls|date=17 February 2004|access-date=16 May 2017}}</ref>
* [[K. V. Subrahmanya Aiyar|Subrahmanya Aiyar, K. V.]] (1875{{ndash}}1969) {{ndash}} historian<ref>{{cite news|title=Jaina treasure trove in Mankulam village|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=1 January 2009|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/article365626.ece|first=T. S.|last=Subramanian|access-date=1 November 2023}}</ref>
* [[Sashikumar Subramani|Subramani, Sashikumar]] (born 1982) {{ndash}} actor<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.veethi.com/india-people/sashikumar_subramani-profile-12060-17.htm|title=Sashikumar Subramani, profile|publisher=Veethi|access-date=1 November 2023}}</ref>
* [[V. A. Sundaram|Sundaram, V.A.]] (1896{{ndash}}1967) {{ndash}} independence activist<ref>{{cite web|url=https://amritmahotsav.nic.in/unsung-heroes-detail.htm?8639|title=Unsung heroes|publisher=Ministry of Culture, Government of India|access-date=1 November 2023}}</ref>
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==T==
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* [[Thamarai]] (born 1965) {{ndash}} lyricist<ref>{{cite web|title=Kollywood Lyricist Thamarai Biography, News, Photos, Videos|url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/lyricist/thamarai|access-date=14 December 2020|website=Nettv4u|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Michael Thangadurai|Thangadurai, Michael]] (born 1983) {{ndash}} actor<ref>{{cite web|url=https://paytm.com/movies/celebrity/michael-thangadurai-147181|title=Michael Thangadurai, about|access-date=1 November 2023}}</ref>
* [[Jaya Thyagarajan|Thyagarajan, Jaya]] (born 1956) {{ndash}} artist.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.trulytribal.in/post/women-in-indian-art-world|title=Women in Art World|publisher=Truly Tribal|access-date=7 July 2023}}</ref>
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==U==
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* [[K. P. Unnikrishnan|Unnikrishnan, K. P.]] (born 1936) {{ndash}} politician<ref>{{cite news|title=KP Unnikrishnan on Indira to Modi: Predicts Modi may be voted out|date=21 April 2019|url=https://kochipost.com/2019/04/21/kp-unnikrishnan-on-indira-to-modi-predicts-modi-may-be-voted-out/|access-date=14 November 2023|newspaper=Kochi Post}}</ref>
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==V==
==V==
* [[Nirupama Vaidyanathan]] - tennis player<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/2001/01/13/stories/0713102h.htm |title=Nirupama Vaidyanathan |publisher=Hinduonnet.com |date=13 January 2001 |access-date=2009-09-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090917184357/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2001/01/13/stories/0713102h.htm |archive-date=17 September 2009 |url-status=usurped }}</ref>
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* [[G. R. Vaishnav]] - volleyball player<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/asian-games-2014-india-win-in-mens-volleyball-women-lose/|title=Asian Games 2014: India win in men's volleyball, women lose|date=2 October 2014|publisher=Indian Express|access-date=24 October 2014}}</ref>
* [[Nirupama Vaidyanathan|Vaidyanathan, Nirupama]] (born 1976) {{ndash}} tennis player<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/tennis/nirupama-sanjeev-tennis-journey-m-balachandran-father-ramanathan-krishnan-fed-cup/article31437674.ece|title='Love the sport' - Nirupama Sanjeev recalls lessons from her tennis journey|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=26 April 2020|access-date=9 July 2023}}</ref>
* [[S. M. Velusamy]] - politician<ref>{{cite web|title=Corporation Result:Detailed|url=http://117.239.70.112/nomination/lb_corporation_vote_result.php|publisher=Tamil Nadu State Election Corporation|access-date=28 October 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111031210819/http://117.239.70.112/nomination/lb_corporation_vote_result.php|archive-date=31 October 2011}}</ref>
* [[G. R. Vaishnav|Vaishnav, G.R.]] (born 1990) {{ndash}} volleyball player<ref>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/asian-games-2014-india-win-in-mens-volleyball-women-lose/|title=Asian Games 2014: India win in men's volleyball, women lose|date=2 October 2014|publisher=Indian Express|access-date=24 October 2014}}</ref>
* Adhithya Venkatapathy - rapper who forms a part of the Tamil hip-hop group [[Hiphop Tamizha]]<ref>http://www.sify.com/movies/hiphop-tamizha-adhi-in-conversation-news-tamil-rcppLuacdgdfh.html Hiphop Tamizha Adhi in conversation!</ref>
* [[SAC Vasanth|Vasanth, SAC]] (born 1974) {{ndash}} magician<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/tricks-up-his-sleeve/article6012296.ece|title=Tricks up his sleeve|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=15 May 2014|access-date=22 January 2015|author=Jeshi, K.}}</ref>
* [[Siddharth Venugopal]] - actor<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2009/04/10/stories/2009041050100400.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090413162926/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2009/04/10/stories/2009041050100400.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2009-04-13 |title=Cinema Plus / Cinema : New kid on the block |date=2009-04-10 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=2012-08-18}}</ref>
* [[Sadhguru|Vasudev, Jaggi]] (born 1957) {{ndash}} spiritual guru<ref>{{cite news |date=16 March 2022|title=Isha hails government's announcement on rejuvenation of 13 rivers|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/isha-hails-governments-announcement-on-rejuvenation-of-13-rivers/article65230418.ece|access-date=25 July 2022|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* [[Swamikannu Vincent]] - cinema producer and pioneer<ref>{{cite news|url=http://o3.indiatimes.com/brahmanyan/archive/2007/09/21/4783241.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080118233621/http://o3.indiatimes.com/brahmanyan/archive/2007/09/21/4783241.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 January 2008 |title=Brahmanyan |work=The Times of India |date=21 July 2007 }}</ref>
* [[Mini Vasudevan|Vasudevan, Mini]] (born 1965) {{ndash}} activist<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/coimbatore-based-animal-rights-activist-mini-vasudevan-selected-for-nari-shakti-puraskar/articleshow/68187722.cms|title=Coimbatore-based animal rights activist Mini Vasudevan selected for Nari Shakti Puraskar|date=27 February 2019|first=Pratiksha|last=Ramkumar|newspaper=[[Times of India]]|language=en|access-date=10 April 2020}}</ref>
* [[S. P. Velumani|Velumani, S.P.]] (born 1969) {{ndash}} politician<ref>{{cite web|title=S.P. Velumani: Age, Biography, Education, Wife, Caste, Net Worth & More|url=https://www.oneindia.com/politicians/s-p-velumani-252.html|access-date=24 May 2021|publisher=OneIndia}}</ref>
* [[Hiphop Tamizha|Venkatapathy, Adhithya]] (born 1990) {{ndash}} musician and actor<ref>{{cite web|title=Hiphop Tamizha|url=https://www.companyvakil.com/trademarksearch/HIPHOP-TAMIZHA/566511|date=4 September 2023|website=Company Vakil|access-date=24 September 2023}}</ref>
* [[Siddharth Venugopal|Venugopal, Siddharth]] (born 1985) {{ndash}} actor<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2009/04/10/stories/2009041050100400.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090413162926/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2009/04/10/stories/2009041050100400.htm|url-status=dead |archive-date=13 April 2009|title=Cinema Plus / Cinema : New kid on the block|date=10 April 2009|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=18 August 2012}}</ref>
* [[Pa. Vijay|Vijay, Pa]] (born 1974) {{ndash}} lyricist<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/Interview4/pa-vijay/tamil-cinema-movie-interview-lyricist-pa-vijay.html|title=Tamil Movie Interview : Lyricist Pa Vijay|access-date=26 July 2016}}</ref>
* [[Swamikannu Vincent|Vincent, Swamikannu]] (1883{{ndash}}1942) {{ndash}} cinema producer and pioneer<ref>{{cite news|date=30 April 2010|title=He brought cinema to South|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/He-brought-cinema-to-South/article16373561.ece|access-date=19 June 2018}}</ref>
* [[Ranjeet Virali-Murugesan|Virali-Murugesan, Ranjeet]] (born 1985) {{ndash}} tennis player<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.atptour.com/en/players/-/V502/overview|title=Ranjeet Virali-Murugesan, profile|publisher=ATP|access-date=19 June 2023}}</ref>
* [[Vichu Vishwanath|Vishwanath, Vichu]] (born 1960) {{ndash}} actor<ref>{{cite web|url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/vichu-viswanath/1072799|title=Vichu Viswanath - Movies, Biography, News, Age & Photos|publisher=BookMyShow|access-date=19 June 2018}}</ref>
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==W==
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* [[Shanthi Williams|Williams, Shanthi]] (born 1958) {{ndash}} actor<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.veethi.com/india-people/shanthi_williams-profile-7025-14.htm|title=Shanthi Williams, profile|publisher=Veethi|access-date=1 November 2023}}</ref>
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==Y==
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* [[M. Yoganathan|Yoganathan, M.]] (born 1969) {{ndash}} activist<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/Eco-volunteers-on-a-mission-to-make-Coimbatore-trees-nail-free/articleshow/37489390.cms|title=Eco-volunteers on a mission to make Coimbatore trees 'nail-free'|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=1 November 2023}}</ref>
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