P. U. Chinnappa

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Pudukkottai Ulaganathan Pillai Chinnappa
P. U. Chinnappa
Born	Pudukottai Ulaganathan Chinnaswamy Pillai (1916-05-05)5 May 1916 Pudukkottai state, India
Died	23 September 1951(1951-09-23) (aged 36) Madras, Madras State, India
Other names	Nadigar Mannar
Occupation(s)	Actor, Playback singer
Years active	1936-1951
Spouse	A. Sakunthala
Children	P. U. C. Raja Bahadur
Parent(s)	Ulaga Nathan Pillai, Meenakshi Ammal

Pudukkottai Ulaganathan Pillai Chinnappa (5 May 1916 – 23 September 1951) 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.