Dandapani Desikar


M M Dandapani Desikar was a Carnatic vocalist, actor and composer.
'Isai Arasu' Dandapani Desikar was born in Tiruchengattangudi, near Nannilam in Madras Presidency. He got training from Manicka Desikar and Kumbakonam Rajamanickam Pillai. He was the son of Muthiah Desikar. He gave his first performance in Tirumarugal. He was a Professor and Head of the Department of Music, Annamalai University for fifteen years. He acted in Tamil films including Nandanar which was produced by S. S. Vasan.

Songs

Movies

FilmYearRoleDirectorProducerNotes
Pattinathar1937PattinatharLife story of Saint Pattinathar, the copy of this film is not available, except a small portion
Thayumanavar1938ThayumanavarT. R. SundaramT. R. SundaramLife story of Thayumanavar
Manickavasagar1939ManickavasagarT. R. SundaramV. S. M. Gopala KrishnaiyerLife story of Saint Manickavasagar
Nandanar1942Nandanaar MurugadasaS.S.VasanA controversial bhakti film playing the life of harijan saint Nandanar and immense hit.Movie was Produce by Gemini S.S.Vasan.

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