Rani Annadurai

Rani Annadurai (1910 − 6 May 1996) was born in Thirumullaivoyal and the wife of C N Annadurai, founder of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

Early life thumb Rani married C N Annadurai in 1930, while Annadurai was a student in Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai. They had a traditional Hindu style marriage.

Rani and Annadurai did not have any children of their own. They adopted Annadurai's elder sister's children. His sister, Rajamani Ammal, lived with them and looked after their home. Rajamani Ammal had four sons, and Annadurai and his wife Rani adopted all of them.

After Annadurai's death, Rani Annadurai continued to be active in politics, for the A-DMK, DMK and also as an independent. She even contested elections for the Lok Sabha seat in Bangalore North constituency as an independent in 1977. She won 924 votes, but eventually lost to the Congress candidate.

She also took part in many cultural activities, and was honoured by the Tamil Isai Sangam in 1969.

Rani Annadurai died in Madras on 6 May 1996 at the age of 82.