P. U. Chinnappa

P. U. Chinnappa
P. U. Chinnappa
Born
Pudukottai Ulaganathan Chinnaswamy Pillai

(1916-05-05)5 May 1916
Died23 September 1951(1951-09-23) (aged 36)
Other namesNadigar Mannar
Occupations
Years active1936-1951
SpouseA. Sakunthala
ChildrenP. U. C. Raja Bahadur
Parent(s)Ulaga Nathan Pillai, Meenakshi Ammal

Pudukottai Ulaganathan Chinnaswamy Pillai (5 May 1916 – 23 September 1951), popularly known as P. U. Chinnappa, was an Indian actor and playback singer during the 30s era from Pudukottai, India. He is also credited as one of the first major influential actors of South Cinema. His notable movies include Uthama Puthiran, Aryamala, Kannagi, Manonmani, Kubera Kuchela and Jagathalapratapan.

He attained the superstar status in his career, but it didn't last long because of his sudden demise.