MGR Memorial
Location: T. Nagar
Dedicated To: MGR Ramachandran
Inaugurated In: 1990
MGR Memorial is a yet another memorial in Chennai. It is dedicated to the former actor cum politician of Tamil Nadu, MGR Ramachandran. The monument is situated at T. Nagar and is easily accessible from all parts of the city. MGR Memorial was inaugurated by Mrs. Janaki MGR in 1990. It was the official residence of the politician for more than two decades. As soon as you enter the house, you can see a dark green colored car, which still has the number plate intact on it.
The hummable music of the songs of his films, fill the environment with the memories of the yore. As you reach the reception, you will see the various shields presented to the actor. His office is located at the first floor, which is adorned with all his belongings and personal effects. The exhibits in the room includes swords, spears, heavy wooden clubs, his plate, tumbler, telephone instrument, his shirts, the medals won by him, television, the books read by him, camera, trolley & the cloth bandage that was tied on him when he was shot.
Apart from this, the room also holds memoirs like photographs taken from MGR's films, letters received by him, Dr.MGR's MLA identification card, his famous cap and dark glasses, pen, the 'Bharath Ratna' medal and the doctorate degree certificate. Taking into consideration the gallery of the films and the photos displayed, it is simply a treat for MGR's fan. The most astonishing feature of the memorial is that it does not have a single sponsor.
According to MGR's will, the memorial is maintained by the revenue generated from the market he owned at Alandur. From the day of its inception, thousands of his fan and visitors have thronged the place to experience the splendor of the beloved actor-cum-politician and remember him with affection. The entrance of MGR Memorial has been marked with a bronze statue of Ramachandran. The memorial is maintained by the MGR Memorial Charitable Trust and has free entry for all.