New Delhi, Jan. 17 -- Saturday marks the birth anniversary of M G Ramachandran, former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and film icon. Remembering the legend, fans poured their heart out on social media. Joining them, PM Narendra Modi also paid a tribute to the AIADMK founder.

Linking his contributions to society, Modi wrote on X, formerly Twitter, "Paying homage to the exceptional MGR on his Jayanti. His contribution to Tamil Nadu's progress is outstanding. Equally noteworthy is his role in popularising Tamil culture. We will always keep working to realise his vision for our society."

As MGR's followers and fans recall his values and vision, which found powerful expression in films as well, check out his iconic films which continue to inspire...