List_of_Prominent_Kongu_Vellala_Gounder
Contents
- King,Chieftains,Generals(many more need to be listed .. All we have Proof Govt)
- Freedom fighters and leaders(many more to be written)
- Politics(EVER ELECTION atleast 70% of MLA AND MP from our caste in Kongu Nadu(10 district) many more need to listed)"Rajaji was the Cm, he is said to have told people that he has three Gounder ministers just because Gounders are honest and committed."
- Politics
- List of Members of Parliament
- Former Members of Parliament
- Former Central Ministers
- Governors of State, India
- Chief Ministers of State India(Madras, Tamil Nadu)
- Chief Minister Penang Province of Malaysia
- List of Ministers
- Former Ministers(Each Ministry of Madras and Tamil Nadu 1920 - 2011
- List of Rajya Sabha Members
- 2021-2026 KONGU VELLALAR GOUNDERS MLA LIST
- Malaysia KVG Politicians
- KVG Tamil Nadu Mayor and Deputy Mayor List 2022
- Armed and civil services(many more need to be listed)
- Business(many more need to be listed(lot of business firm need to listed))
- Business
- Kongu Vellala Gounder - Achievements - News-Articles-Studies
- Kongu Vellala Gounder Company - Guidance Tamil Nadu Investement, other State Investment 2020 & 2021 (Job Creation)
- Most of the Companies on List are 1000 crore + club - Textiles
- IT or Software Company
- Sugar Industry
- Health care
- Media
- Automobile retailing and others
- Electric vehicle manufacturers and AI Based / Startups
- Mining ,Steel ,Chemical ,Cement and Tyre Industry
- Distillery
- Enigineering Companies
- Agri based Industries
- Rice Brand
- Renewable energy
- Ediable Oil and Pooja Oil Brands
- Venture Capital Investment Partner
- Construction and builders
- Pharma
- Transport and Logistics
- Poultry Brand
- Sago Industry(Production and Export): Salem , Namakkal , Attur
- Organic Company
- Hospitality sector
- Spinning Mills - 500 compamy district wise
- Coimbatore Kongu Vellala Gounder Mills
- Dindigul Kongu Vellala Gounder Mills
- Salem, Dharmapuri , Krishnagiri Kongu Vellala Gounder Mills
- Karur Kongu Vellala Gounder Mills
- Kanchipuram KVG Mills
- Thirunelveli KVG Mills
- Namakkal Kongu Vellala Gounder Mills
- Erode Kongu Vellala Gounder Mills
- Tirupur Kongu Vellala Gounder Mills
- Miscellaneous
- Famous Educational institutions
- Literature(many more need to be listed)
- Academicians(many more need to be listed)
- Film industry(few more to be added to the list)
- Sports(many to be added to the list)
- Spiritual(many more to be added to list)
- See also
- References
King,Chieftains,Generals(many more need to be listed .. All we have Proof Govt)
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- Velir Dynasty
- Chera Dynasty
- Chola dynasty
- Kongu Cholan Dyanasty
- Kongu Pandian Dyanasty
- Western Ganga Dynasty
- Eastern Ganga dynasty
- Ay kingdom
- Kadava dyanasty
- Military General of Pallava Country & Pallava Dyanasty(2nd most Powerful clan after Pallava Royals Family members)
- Korrantai Ilavan-chera Chieftain of 2nd CE The earliest reference to generations of Chera kings are found in the Kongu Country at Pugalur (Arnattar-malai ) in that same Inscription Korrantai Ilavan also mentioned.
- UTHAYENDRA SIMMAN/Udayachandran(708 A.D - 790 A.D)-from Poosan Clan principal Military General clan of pallava. He was Commander in Chief of Nandivarman II(Pallavamalla) (720–796 CE).He had won many battle for pallavas.you can find his statue still at kanchipuram Vaikunda perumal kovil.
- Kulashekhara Alwar(800-820 AD) - one of the twelve azhwar saints.was the founder and King of the Later Chera Kingdom (Mahodayapuram Kulasekharas) from 800 AD until his departure from public life, a devotional Vaishnavism poet and one of the 12 celebrated Alwars.
- Kongu Velir-Translated the Brhatkatha in Sanskrit into Tamil as Perungathai (one of the aiynkurun kappiyams or the five smaller epics)(9th cent Vijayamangalam).who was not only a poet but also a Prince and Patron of Poets
- Cheraman Perumal - a Saivite nayanmar, ruled from Karur.
- Achyuta Rayan- medival kongu king. Venadudayar
- Kokkanadan Viranarayanan-medival kongu king.
- Nanjarayan-medival kongu king.
- Vira Vallalan-medival kongu king.
- Kalingarayan: Born Lingaya Gounder (1240 A.D.), "the slayer of the Kalinga King's head in the battlefield" in the epic battle between Kalingas and Cholas. A Pandyan ruler, Veerapandian, made a Kongu chieftain named "Kalingarayar" his Prime minister. During this period, the famous Kalingarayan Canal was constructed by this visionary. It still continues to irrigate the fertile lands in the Kongu region.
- Diwan Bahadur Agathur Muthuramaswami Kalingarayar
- Gatti Dynasty
- Vakkapakai mannan Varapathiyatkondan - patron of Villiputhoorar (ref: kongar kula vatrapathiyatkondan - Villibharatham- Sirappurpayiram verse 18 line 2 and various other references)
- Pattakkarar-36 titled royal families of the Kongu region, known as the Pattakarars.
- Mummudi Pattakkarar-Chieftains
- Venadudayar-Chieftains(The ruler of Ratnagiri and Sivalayam had the title "Arthanari Venadudayars" (அர்த்தனாரி வேணுடுடையார்) and he was also the Prime Minister of the CholaKing Kulothunga Chola I.,Chetti Venadudayars which was bestowed after they were asked to bring their feudatories Chettinad back under the original Chola King, who then proceeded to make Chettis subjects of Venadudayars and granted the rights of tax collection and annual tributes to the Venadudayars. They usually carry a Regal staff and their word is taken as the final authority.)
- Mandradiar-Chieftains
- Nannavudaiyar-Chieftains
- Ulagudaiyar-Chieftains
- Nallakumarar-Chieftains
- Kangayar-Chieftains
- Gāṅgeyas-powerful Tamil chieftains
- Todaiman-Chieftains
- Mummudi Mandradiar-Chieftains
- Deva Mandradiar-Chieftains
- Kolu Senai Mandradiar- Chieftains
- Achyuta Thondaiman-Chieftains
- Kadavarayar-Chieftains
- Kalingarayar-Chieftains
- Vanavarayar-Bana dyanasty
- Pallavarayar- Chieftains("the slayer of the Pallava King's head in the battlefield", referring to the beheading of the Pallava King in the battle between Pallavas and Cholas.)
- Kaccirayar- Chieftains
- Vanchirayar- Chieftains
- Magadarājan- Chieftains
- Chedirāyan- Chieftains
- Nishadharājan -Chieftains
- Kāliṅga rājan -Chieftains
- Ayodhi-rājan- Chieftains
- Vaisāli Peraraiyan-Chieftains
- Chittirameli Periyanattar's - medieval period chiefs
- Sekkizhar - Compiler of the Saivite cannon Periyapuranam. Referred as Gangakulodhbhava.
- Thiruvennai Nallur Sadayappa Vallal -chieftain. Kamban wrote the epic Kamba Ramayanam with his patronage. As a mark of respect for his patron, Kambanrefers his name once in every 1000 verses.
- Vakkapakai mannan Varapathiyatkondan - patron of Villiputhoorar (ref: kongar kula vatrapathiyatkondan -
- Villibharatham- Sirappurpayiram verse 18 line 2 and various other references)Sekkizhar - minister of Kulottunga who compiled 'Periyapuranam', a treatise on Saivite saints.(There is a graphic description of his life and how he came to write this magnum opus is narrated in a 14th cent Tamil work Thiruttoṇḍar-purāṇa-varalāru. Sekkiḻār who belongs to an agriculturist family of Veḷḷaḷar, rose to be the Chief-minister to the Choḻa emperor Kulottuṅga II.
- The work ascribed to Umāpati Śivam of 14th cent gives two significant titles of Sekkiḻār.He is called "Gaṅgā-kula-tilaka" (verse -59) and "Bhāgīrati-kula-Tilaka") http://www.tamilartsacademy.com/journals/volume5/articles/article4.xml.
- Thiruvennai Nallur Sadayappa Vallal - (patron of Kambar) referred as Pannai kulathu Kongar kon in Ramavatharam (Kamba Ramayanam)(ref:''pannai vennai sadaya'' kambaramayanam verse 636 line 7)
Freedom fighters and leaders(many more to be written)
- Dheeran Chinamalai, revolutionist.
- Appachi Gounder - revolutionist, coordinated the nationalist operation between the Marathas under Thoondhaji Bagh, the southern leaders like Maruthu brothers and Kattabomman.
- Periyanna Venadudayar: the former District Board Chairman of the Coimbatore Zilla during British times and the most popular Kongu Chieftain in recent history who successfully ran a parallel independent government in the Kongu Nadu without any outside support during his lifetime against the colonial British rule in India.
- Ennamangalam K. Ramasami Gounder -Freedom Fighter from the young age of 14 and participated in the famous Satyagraha Movement
- V.C. Vellingiri Gounder,A prohibitionist par excellence Architects of Coimbatore.
- Thupakki Gounder - revolutionist , Sivagangai.
- Kovai Khadar Ayyamuthu - Kangeyam
- Srimathi.Thiyagi Veerapandi S.N Sundramabal, a well known freedom fighter - Gandhiji’s Close Associate and later Women's Wing Leader of Ulzavar Ulaipaalar Katchi
Politics:Party Leaders, Chief Ministers, State Ministers, Central Ministers
- P.Subbarayan - Premier of Madras Presidency (1926–1930), also served in the Cabinet of Jawaharlal Nehru
- C.Subramaniam - Father of the Indian Green Revolution, Former Union Minister, Deputy chairperson of the Planning Commission, Governor of Maharastra.Bharat Ratna (the nation's highest civilian honour) in 1998.
- T.M.Kaliyannan Gounder - Tiruchengode, Former MP (member of Constituent Assembly),surviving member of the Provisional Parliament [4]
- K.S.Ramaswamy Gounder - Former Union Minister in the Cabinet of Indira Gandhi.
- Subbulakshmi Jagadeesan - Ex Minister of State in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
- Mohan Kumaramangalam - Former Minister of Iron and Steel Mines
- Rangarajan Kumaramangalam - lawyer, former Union Minister and Congress/BJP leader
- K.N.Palanisamy Gounder, former member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu, called the "Father of Tirupur city".
- Konganapuram.K.S.Subramania Gounder-Popularly known as Mani Gounder & Selathu Gandhi, former MLA (1952-1957) Sankagiri & Omalur Constituency. District Board Chairman, combined Salem & Dharmapuri Districts. Father of Co-operative movement in Tamil Nadu, founder Palakodu and Mohanur Co-operative sugar mills.
- M.Thambi Durai- Former Central Cabinet Minister & Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha.
- Dato Subramaniam Sinniah-Former MIC Deputy President(Malaysia).
- M.Kannappan-Former Federal Minister of State, Treasurer of MDMK.
- K.Subbarayan-CPI 's state leader and great orator.
- C.P.Radhakrishnan- Former union minister and MP(Coimbatore),former Tamil Nadu BJP leader.
- A.Senapathi Gounder-He was elected to the Palani Parliament constituency as a member of the Indian National Congress party in 1980, 1984, 1989 and 1991, his last term ending with his death.He was the candidate from Dharapuram constituency in 1952 and 1957 elections; candidate from Oddanchatram constituency in 1962 election; candidate fromKangayam constituency in 1967 election.
- Kovai Chezhiyan-EX MLA, Kongu Politician and one of the Founder of Kongu Vellala Goundergal Peravai.
- Ramasamy Palanisamy-Deputy CM of Penag state,Malaysia.
- Parvathi Krishnan-is an Indian politician from the Communist Party of India.
- Lalitha Kumaramangalam - member of national executive of Bharatiya Janata Party.She was earlier national secretary of the part
- N.Nallasenapathi Sarkarai Manrdadiar - 1962 TN cabinet minister.
- Rajkumar Mandradiar - Former MLA from Kangeyam
- Mohan Kumaramangalam - Eminent lawyer, former Union Minister in Indira Gandhi’s cabinet and Communist leader.
- Konganapuram K. S. Subramaniya Gounder -Popularly known as Mani Gounder & Selathu Gandhi, former MLA (1952-1957) Sankagiri & Omalur Constituency.District Board Chariman, combined Salem & Dharmapuri Districts,Father of Co-operative movement in Tamil Nadu,founder Palakodu and Mohanur o-operative sugar mills.
- Kallipatti Kothandarama Gounder - popularly known as Kovai Kamban. Former MLC and T.N.Palayan union chairman.
- A. K. Kaliappa Gounder- Ex.MLA and union Chairman. Popularly known as Pathi Villas Gounder.
- Rangarajan Kumaramangalam - Eminent lawyer, former Union Minister and Congress/BJP leader.
- K.M.Ramasami gounder - Ex.MLC & MLA of Gobi. Great Educationist
- T.M.Kaliyannan Gounder - Former MP (member of Constituent Assembly), Ex MLA,Ex MLC, Former Vice President of TNCC.
- N.K.K.Periasamy - Former Provincial Minister for Pollution Control and Textiles, currently serving as State secretary for DMK Farmers union.
- Kovai Chezian - Prominent politician.
- NKKP.Raaja - Minister of Handlooms, Erode Constituency MLA.
- C.P.Radhakrishnan - Former union minister and MP(Coimbatore), Tamilnadu BJP leader.
- Thambidurai -Former MP & Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
- C.Chinnasamy - Former MP(Gobichettipalayam)
- K.N.Palanisamy Gounder - (KNP) Service oriented Leader of Congress Party,Ex MLA, Chairman of Tirupur
- M.Kannappan - Treasurer of MDMK.
- Subbulakshmi Jagadeesan - Minister of State in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
- C.Ponnaian - Minister in the MGR and successive ADMK governments
- Pongalur.N.Palanisamy - Minister for Rural Industries (Tamilnadu).
- K.Subbarayan - CPI 's state leader and great orator.
- S.Muthusamy - Former Minister of Tamilnadu
- K. A.Sengottaiyan - Former Minister of Tamilnadu
- Muthur Saminathan - Won three times in legislative assembly elections in Tamilnadu and became state highway minister.
- C.K.Kuppusamy - Member of Parliament from Coimbatore Constituency for three terms and Mass leader.
- Durai Ramasamy - Former Minister, represented Vellakovil legislative constituency for five consecutive times.
- Mullai Vendhan - (Morapur) Former Minister in the state Cabinet.
- Dato Subramaniam -Former MIC Deputy President(Malaysia).
- K.S.Ramasamy Gounder - of Koogalur - Ex Central Minister.
- M.Cinnusamy Gounder ,(Karur) - Ex.Industrial Minister, Ex.M.P , Ex.MLA.(AIADMK).
- K.Vadivel Gounder,(Karur) - Ex.MLA (AIADMK).
- V.Senthil Balaji ,(Karur)- MLA.,(AIADMK).
- Vasuki Murugesan ,(Karur) - Ex.MLA (DMK).
- R.Devarajan - Leader - Kongu Nadu Makkal Katchi.
- Su.Duraisamy - Labour leader.
- M.SelviMurugesan - Ex MLA (AIADMK) of Tamil nadu (2001-2006).
- P.C.Ramasamy - Former Minister for Hindu religious rights and Charitable endowments, Tamilnadu.
- C.Sivasamy - Ex.MLA - Tirupur.
- S.K.Kaarventhan Congress MP-Bar Council Member, Dharapuram.
- E. M.Natarajan, M.A.,BL - Ex MLA (DMK) - Anthiyur, Tamilnadu (1968-78).
- G.K.S.Selvakumar - BJP, Coimbatore.
- M.V.Rathinam - EX MLA, Pollachi.
- Rajkumar Mandradiyar - EX MLA, Kangayam.
- Senapathy Gounder - Kuttapalayam, Kangeyam. Five time M.P from Palani till his death in 1992. MLA of Kangeyam, Perundurai, Pongalur and Ottanchatiram.
- Kuttappalayam misa K.N. Saminathan - Ex-MLA, Vellakovil, Erode Dist, (1967-1972).
- K.P.Ramalingam - Ex.MP ,Tiruchengode,Present agricultural secretary of tamilnadu
- Ramasamy -Present Rasipuram MLA.
- Mr. K.P.Ramaswamy, the previous MLA of Rasipuram Constituency
- Thiru.Nalla Senaapathi Sarkarai Mandradiyaar,(NSS Manrdaaiyar) who served as a Cabinet Minister
- Paarvathai Arjuanan - Ex MLA
- R.Sakkarapani is an Indian politician and incumbent Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu who has been elected from Oddanchatram constituency for five consecutive periods. A member of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party, he won in 1996,[1] 2001,[2] 2006,[3] 2011[4] and 2016 elections. He is the DMK Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Whip for 2006 to 2011 Legislative assembly and 2011 to 2016 Legislative assembly and also current 2016 to 2021 assembly.
- Mr.Mohan Kandasamy former TMC MLA
- K.L.Ramaswami, BA,DSS,Ex-MLA.He was elected as Unopposed Memberin 1957 State Assembly election from earstwhile Nambiyur Assembly Constituency of present Erode District. He was also Tamil Nadu State Secretary of Bharat Krishak Samaj (Farmer's Forum-India) between 1987-97.
- T.Senguttuvan -3 Times MLA DMK , Krishnagiri(2006,2016), Veppanahalli(2011)
- P.R.Sundaram - Ex MLA, Rasipuram.
- Mr. K.P.Ramaswamy, Ex MLA of Rasipuram Constituency
- T.N.Theerthagiri Gounder - EX MP,MLA Harur(Dharmapuri)
- Kuppusamy - EX MLA AIADMK Morappur(Dharmapuri)
- Harur Muthu Gounder -Ex MP,DMK
- Krishnagiri DMK MLA sengutuvan
- Coimbatore kavundampalayam MLA Mr.Arukutti.
- Mr Mohan Kandasamy former TMC MLA
- Thogarapalli Krishnamurthy Gounder (MLA, Mittadhar, District Board Chairman, Composite Salem District, Chairman, LLA of Composite Salem District).
- Kallavi Doraisamy Gounder (MLA)
- C.K.Chinnaraju Gounder (MLA)
- Ambalur Karia Gounder (MLA)
- Alasandapuram Anumandaraya Gounder (MLA)
- Mullai Vadivel Gounder (MLA)
- C.Gnanasekaran (MLA), 4 Times Vellore MLA His father-in-law (Late) Mullai P.Vadivel of DMK, was MLA of Vaniyambadi Constituency, who belongs to illustrious family associated with Justice Party. His daughter-in-law is the daughter of Thiru. M.Thambidurai, Former MP of Karur & Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha.
- M.Thambidurai (Deputy Speaker, Lok Sabha)
- Mullai Vendhan (MLA)
- S.Gandhiselvan-Ex Minister of state for Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India.
- Ex MLA Koodacheri A. Mani from kabilarmalai (Namakkal District)
- S.Damodaran-EX Minister for Agriculture of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
- K.V.Ramalingam-EX Minister for Public Works, Government of Tamil Nadu.
- V.Senthil Balaji- Ex Minister for Transport of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
- P.Thangamani-Ex Minister for Industries of the Government of Tamil Nadu and former Revenue minister.
- P. Palaniappan-Ex Minister for Higher Education,Government of Tamil Nadu.
- M.S.M.Anandan-Ex Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments,Government of Tamil Nadu.
- N.D.Venkatachalam is an Indian politician and incumbent member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from the Perundurai constituency. He is Exthe Minister for Revenue, Govt. of Tamilnadu
- C.Shanmugavelu – former Industries minister -AIADMK Government of Tamil Nadu for (2011).
- Agriculturist A.M.Appachi Gounder (born – 1916) was a Member of the Coimbatore District Board, President – Panchayat Board: Appachigoundenpathy. He lived in Appachigoundenpadhy, Pichanoor Post (via), Madukkarai.
- V.V.Kalisamy Gounder (son of V.C.Vellingiri Gounder Born 1917) was another popular son of the region. He was a Director – Thondamuthur Trading Company, Agro Industries (Podanur), New Hindustan Oil Mills, Gnanambikai Mills among many others.He belonged to the Vellakinar family. Kalisamy Gounder was a trustee of the Sai Baba Temple and also Sevashram for some years.
- V.C.Palaniswamy Gounder was a great son of Coimbatore. He was the District Congress President in 1951 – 52. V.C.P was the Minister for Prohibition and Animal Husbandry, Government of Madras (1952 – 1954). He was keen in land cultivation. V.C.P was associated with Gnanambikai Mills Limited. This space is too small to make a note and his work should be chronicled as a book.V.C.Subbiah Gounder was the Managing Partner, Gnanambikai Mills Limited. He was the President of Sanmarga Sangam and also District Agriculturists Association. The Landlord was greatly interested in the Scout Movement.
- V.P.Kandaswami Gounder (born: 1914), was the son of V.C.Palaniswamy Gounder and he lived in Semmedu. He was greatly interested in hunting. Philanthropy was part of his nature and he helped many a social cause.V.C.P.Kittu, the son of V.C. Palaniswamy Gounder (Minister) was born in 1918 and he had passed wireless engineering in 1938. He studied a textile course in Bombay and joined the freedom struggle in the same year – 1942. V.C.P.Kittu had toured many parts of the country. He was the leader of the deputation for supply of power to agriculture with success. He worked for the formation of a strong union for agriculturists pump set users in the undivided Coimbatore District. V.C.P.Kittu was also a Honourary Bench Magistrate. He was associated with United Engineering Company, Gnanambikai Mills Limited, Tudiyalur Rural Co operative Urban Bank among many others. The social leader was also the Secretary of Vellakinar Vivasaya Minsara Sangam and Coimbatore Taluk Agriculturist Association.
- V.K.Nataraja Gounder of the Vellakinar family was born in 1919 (Centenary Year). He was a Partner of V.C.K and Brothers and the firm was the Managing Agent for Gnanambikai Mills. V.K.Nataraja Gounder owned vast tracts of land and property. He lived in a huge bungalow ‘Shanthi Nilayam’, Race Course. His hobbies were Astrology, Tennis, Hunting and Billiards. His phone number was 333.
- M.S.Nataraja Gounder was an agriculturist and was born in 1906. He was the Hereditary Village Munsif of Thondamuthur. M.S.Nataraja Gounder was a trustee of the Perur Patteeswarar Temple, Member – Taluk Board, District Board and was a Director in Thondamuthur Trading Company. He lived in ‘Shenbaga Vilas’, Mathampatty Post. M.S.Nataraja Gounder owned huge tracts of land in the region.
- A.V.Giri – The well known businessman was Resident Director N.I.A Transport Section, Coimbatore. He was also associated with The Gounder & Co, Sri Sakthi Textlies, Indo Swiss Synthetic Gem Manufacturing Company as a Director. A.V.Giri had undergone training at Diamler Benz, Stuttgart in Germany for three months. He was popularly known as Giri Gounder those days.
- R.N.Kalyanasundara Gounder (Born in 1888). This well known ‘Chithrakavi’ authored several books. The title ‘Kavichoodamani’ was conferred on him by Swami Saraswathi. This Vice President of the Vellalla Valibar sangam was honoured with a ‘Ponnadai’ by Kundrakudi Adigalar. He went on a pilgrimage on cycle for nearly two and half months and covered over 2500 miles those days.
- C.A.Ramaswamy Gounder was born in 1908. He was the President of Multipurpose Coopertive Society, Chettipalayam and Local Co operative Union, Coimbatore Marketing Society and was also the Vice President of the Panchayat Board – Chettipalayam P.O.
- M. Kayveas (Tamil: எம் கேவியஸ், romanized: Em kēviyas; born 29 April 1954) is a Malaysian politician. He is also the President of the People's Progressive Party (My PPP) and formerly a Special Advisor to the former Minister of Transport Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. He was formerly a Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department.
- P. Kannan (c. 1939 – 16 September 2016) was an Indian politician and former Member of Parliament elected from Tamil Nadu. He was elected to the Lok Sabha as an All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate from Salem constituency in 1977 election, and from Tiruchengode constituency in 1984 election.
Present Ministers of state and central ,ADMK -2016 MLA count belongs to kongu vellala Gounder caste is 28/135 , 7/39 lok sabha MP belongs to KVG , on 2016 DMK MLA belongs to KVG 17/98
List of Members of Parliament
Present (2019 - 2024)
1. Shanmugasundaram K - Pollachi DMK
2. K.Subbarayan - Tirupur CPI
3. A.K.P.Chinraj - Namakkal KMDK
4. Jothimani.S - Karur Congress
5. P.Velusamy - Dindigul DMK
6. P.R.Natarajan - Coimbatore CPI
7. A.Ganesha Murthi - Erode MDMK
Past (2014 - 2019)
1. C.Mahendran - Pollachi, ADMK
2. P.Nagarajan - Coimbatore ADMK
3. M.Thambidurai - Karur ADMK
4. P.R.Sundaram - Namakkal ADMK
5. K.Ashok Kumar – Krishnagiri ADMK
6. V.Sathyabama – Tirupur ADMK
7. S.Selvakumara Chinnayan – Erode ADMK
Former Members of Parliament
1. P.Subbarayan (Congress) - Tiruchengodu (1957-62, 1962)
2. C.Subramaniam (Congress) - Pollachi (1962-67), Palani (1971-77, 1977-80)
3. Subbulakshmi Jagadeesan (DMK) -
Tiruchengode (2004–2009)
4. M.Thambidurai (ADMK) - Karur (2009–14, 2014-19, 1998–1999, 1989–1991),
Dharmapuri(1984–1989)
5. Rangarajan Kumaramangalam - Salem, Congress (1984-89, 1989-91, 1991-96), Trichy,
BJP, (1998-99, 1999-2000)
6. K.S.Ramaswamy Gounder (Congress) - Gobichettipalayam (1957–62, 1977–80)
7. C.K.Kuppuswamy (Congress) - Coimbatore (84-89, 89-91, 91-96), leader of
Indian National Congress from Tamil
Nadu
8. Parvathi Krishnan (CPI) - Coimbatore (1957-62, 1974-77, 1977-78)
9. A.Senapathi Gounder (Congress) - Palani (1980, 1984, 1989 and 1991) M.P from Palani till his death in 1992
10. Mohan Kumaramangalam (Congress) - Pondicherry (1971–1972)
11. Harur R. Muthu Gounder (DMK) -
Tiruppattur (1962-67)
12. Edappadi K. Palaniswami (ADMK) -
Tiruchengodu (1998-99)
13. C.P.Radhakrishnan (BJP) - Coimbatore (1998-99, 1999–2004)
14. Palaniyappa Gounder Kumarasamy (ADMK) - Palani (1992-96, 1999-04)
15. S.K.Kharventhan - Palani, TMC (1996-98), Palani, Congress (2004-09)
16. A.Ganeshamurthi (MDMK) - Palani (1998-99), Erode (2009-14)
17. K.Periasami Gounder (Congress) - Karur (1957), Erode (1952)
18. C.Muthuswamy Gounder (Swatantra Party) - Karur (1967)
19. S.Gandhiselvan (DMK) - Namakkal (2009-2014)
20. C.Chinnasamy (ADMK) - Gobichettipalayam (1980-84)
21. K.Subbarayan (CPI) - Coimbatore (2004-09)
22. C.Sivasami (ADMK) - Tirupur (2009-14)
23. M.Chinnasamy (ADMK) - Karur (1999-2004)
24. M.Muthusami (DMK) - Tiruchengodu (1971-77)
25. R.Kolanthaivelu (ADMK) - Tiruchengodu (1977-80)
26. K.Sugumar (ADMK) - Pollachi (2009-14)
27. K.C.Palaniswamy (ADMK) - Tiruchengodu (1989-91)
28. K.S.Soundaram (ADMK) - Tiruchengodu (1991-96)
29. K.P.Ramalingam (DMK) - Tiruchengodu (1996-98)
30. M. Kannappan (MDMK) - Tiruchengodu (1999-2004)
31. C.K.Chinnaraj Gounder (DMK) - Tirupattur (1971-77)
32. T.N.Theerthagiri Gounder (Congress) - Krishnagiri (1971-76)
33. P.Kannan(ADMK) - Salem(1977-80) , Tiruchengodu(1984)
34. C.Muthusamy Gounder(Swantantra Party) -Karur (1967-1971)
35. K.Natrayan(TMC)- Karur (1996-1998)
36. Dr.N.Murugesan(ADMK) - Karur (1991-1996)
37. K.Gopal (Congress) - Karur (1971-1977) , (1977-1980)
38. M.Kalingarayar (DMK) - Pollachi (1971-1977)
39. P.R.Natarajan(CPI) - Coimbatore(2009-2014)
Former Central Ministers
1. P.Subburayan - Union Minister for Transport and Communication(1959-1962)
2. C.Subramaniam - Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industry(1962 - 1963) ,
Union Minister for Steel, Mines, and Heavy Industry(1963 - 1964) ,
Union Minister of Food And Agriculture(1964 - 1966) ,
Union Minister of Food And Agriculture, Community Development and
Cooperation(1966-1967),
Chairman of the Committee on the Aeronautics Industry(1967-1968),
Interim President of Indian National Congress(1969) ,
Chairman of National Commission of Agriculture(1970),
Board of Governors of the International Rice Research Institute, Manila and the
International Maize and Wheat Research Institute(CIMMYT), Mexico(6 years ) ,
Union Minister of Planning and also Deputy Chairman of the National Planning
Commission also Chairman of the Department of Science and Technology(1971 - 1972),
Union Minister of Industrial Development , also Science and Technology(1972 - 1974),
Union Minister of Agriculture (July 1974),
Union Minister of Finance(1974 - 1977),
Union Minister of Defense(until 1980),
Governor of Maharashtra(1990 - 1993)
Bharat Ratna (the Nation's Highest Civilian honor) in the year 1998
3. K.S.Ramaswamy Gounder - Union Deputy Minister for Home, Education and Social Welfare(1967-1972)
4. Mohan Kumaramangalam - Union Minister of Iron and Steel Mines(1971-1973)
5. Rangarajan Kumaramangalam - Union Minister of State for Law, Justice and Company Affairs(1991-1993),Union Minister of Power(1998-2000)
6. M Thambidurai - Union Minister of Law, Justice and Company Affairs and Minister of
State for Surface Transport(1998-1999) , Deputy Speaker of Lok
Sabha(2014-2019)
7. M. Kannappan - Union Minister of State Independent Charge (1999 -2004)
8. Subbulakshmi Jagadeesan - Union Deputy Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment(2004-2009)
9. S.Gandhiselvan - Union Minister of state for Health and Family Welfare(2009-2014)
Governors of State, India
1. C.Subramaniam - Governor of Maharashtra (1990 - 1993)
2. P.Sathasivam - Governor of Kerala (2014 - 2019)
Chief Ministers of State India(Madras, Tamil Nadu)
1. P.Subbarayan - Chief Minister of Madras Presidency, 4th and first Tamilian (1926-1930)
2. Eddapadi.K.Palaniswami - 7th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu(Feb 2017 - May 2021)
Chief Minister Penang Province of Malaysia
1. Ramasamy Palaniswamy - Deputy Chief Minister, Penang(2018 - till Date)
List of Ministers
Present (2021 - 2026)
1. Eddapadi.K.Palaniswami - Leader of Opposition - ADMK
2. V.Senthil Balaji -
3. R.Sakkarapani -
4. S.Muthusamy -
5. M.P.Saminathan- Minister for Information & Publicity
6. Annamalai K EX. IPS -Tamilnadu BJP President
Past (2016 - 2021)
1. Eddapadi.K.Palaniswami - 7th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Ministries of Home, Police, Public, Irrigation, Highways and Minor Ports
2. S.P.Velumani - Minister for Municipal Administration, Rural Development & Implementation of Special Programme
3. P. Thangamani - Minister of Electricity &
Prohibition and Excise
4. K. A.Sengottaiyan - Minister for School Education, Youth Welfare and Sports development (Feb 2017)
5. M.R.Vijayabhaskar - Minister for Transport
6. K.C.Karuppannan - Minister for Environment
Past (2011 - 2016)
1. K.Palaniswami - Minister of Highways and Minor Ports
2. S.P.Velumani - Minister for Municipal Administration, Rural Development & Implementation of Special Programme
3. P.Thangamani - Minister of Industries, Steel, Mines
& Minerals and Special Initiatives
4. K.A.Sengottaiyan - Minister for Information and Technology (July 2011-Nov 2012), Minister for Agriculture (May 2011–July 2011)
5. V.Senthil Balaji - Minister for Transport Highways
minor ports (May 2011 – Nov 2015)
6. P.Palaniappan - Minister of Higher Education
7. M.S.M. Anandan - Minister for Forests
8. N.D.Venkatachalam - Minister for Revenue
9. K.V.Ramalingam - Minister for Public Works Department (2011-2013), Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare (2013-2016)
10. S.Damodaran - Minister for Agriculture (Aug 2011 - May 2014)
11. C.Shanmugavelu – Minister for Rural Industries (Nov 2011 – Nov 2012)
Former Ministers(Each Ministry of Madras and Tamil Nadu 1920 - 2011
1. P.Subbarayan (Congress) - Minister for Law and Education (July 1937 - Oct 1939)
2. C.Subramaniam (Congress) - Leader of the House (1952-1962),Minister for Finance , Education, Food,elections,Information,Publicity and Law(1952-1962)
3. N.K.K.Periasamy
(DMK) - Minister for Handlooms and Textiles (1996 - 2001), currently serving as
State secretary for DMK Farmers union
4. NKKP.Raaja (DMK) - Minister for Textiles and Handlooms (2006 - Aug 2008), Erode Constituency MLA (2006-2011)
5. Subbulakshmi
Jagadeesan (DMK) - Minister of Textile, kaadhi, handloom, small scale industries, Prohibition &
excise(1977–1980), Minister of Social welfare(1989–1991)
6. S.Muthusamy
- Minister for transport ADMK (1980-87), Minister for Health ADMK (1991-96)
7. M.P.Saminathan (DMK) - Minister of Highways and Minor Ports (2006-11)
8. Durai
Ramasamy (ADMK) - Minister for Rural Industries (1991-1996)
9. M.Chinnasamy - Minister for Industries (1993-96)
10.P.C.Ramasamy(ADMK) - Minister for Hindu religious and charitable endowments (2001-06)
11.Thiru. Nalla Senaapathi Sarkarai Mandradiyaar - Minister for Cooperation and forests (1962-67)
12. M.Thambidurai (ADMK) - Minister for Education (2001-06)
13. K.A.Sengottaiyan (ADMK) - Minister for Transport (1991-96)
14. Pongalur.N.Palanisamy (DMK) - Minister for forests & animal husbandry (1996-01) Minister for Rural Industries & Animal Husbandry (2006-11)
15. C.Ponnaiyan (ADMK) - Minister for Finance & Law (2001–06), Cooperation & Law(1980-84, 84-87), Transport (1977-80)
16. V.Mullai Vendhan (DMK) - Morappur, Minister for Information & publicity (1996-2001)
17. V.C.Palanisami Gounder(Congress) - Minister for Prohibition, Verterinary, Animal Husbandry and Harijan welfare
18.R. IndiraKumari - Natrampalli , Social Welface minister - ADMK 1991 - 1996
19. M.Kannappan -Minister for Hindu religious and charitable endowments and Khadi
and Village Industries (1971-76) and Minister for Transport and Highways and Housing(1989-91)
1. M.Thambidurai (ADMK) - (2020 - Present)
2. K.R.N.Rajesh Kumar (DMK) - (2021 - Present)
3. K.S.Ramaswamy Gounder (Congress) - (1962-68, 1968-74)
2021-2026 KONGU VELLALAR GOUNDERS MLA LIST:
Note :Total 54 Vellalars won 25 percent of Tamil Nadu Assembly strength 27(DMK) and 27(ADMK) , out of which 30 KVG alone - 8 KVG Candidates Lost to Non KVG:- Palani(Dindigul),Udumalai(Tirupur),Pollachi(Coimbatore),Kavudamplayam(Coimbatore),Erode East(Erode), Omalur(Salem) , Dharmapuri(Dharmapuri),Palacode(Dharmapuri))
*1.KRISHNAGIRI-6(3)*
1.Bargur-Madhiyazhagan(DMK)
2.Krishnagiri-Ashok kumar(ADMK)
*2.TIRUPATHUR-4(1)*
3.Tirupathur-Nalla thampi(DMK)
*3.KARUR-4(2)*
4.Karur-V. Senthilbalaji(DMK)
5.Aravakurichi-R.Elango(DMK)
*4.COIMBATORE(10)(6)*
6.Sulur-Vp Kandhasamy(ADMK)
7.Thondamuthur-S.P.Velumani(ADMK)
8.Singanallur-K.r.jayaram(ADMK)
9.Kinathukadavu-Dhamodharan(ADMK)
10.
11.Coimbatore south-Vanathi Srinivasan(BJP)
*5.ERODE-8(5)*
12.Erode west-S. Muthusami(DMK)
13.Modakkurichi-C.k.saraswathi(BJP)
14.Perundurai-Jayakumar(ADMK)
15.Gobichettipalayam-K.a.sengottayan(ADMK)
16.Bhavani-K.c.karupannan(ADMK)
*6.TIRUPPUR-8(5)*
17.Kangayam-Saminathan(DMK)
18.Tiruppur South-K. Selvaraj(DMK)
19.Palladam-M.s.m.anandhan(DMK)
20.Madathukulam-C.mahendran(ADMK)
21. Tiruppur north-Vijayakumar(ADMK)
*7.NAMAKKAL-(6)(4)*
22.Namakkal-P. Ramalingam(DMK)
23.Tiruchengodu-E.r.eshwaran(KMDK)
24.Kumarapalayam-Thangamani(ADMK)
25.Paramathi Velur-S.sekar(ADMK)
*8.SALEM(11) (2)*
26.Edappadi-K. Palanisamy(ADMK)
27.Sankari-Sundaraj(ADMK)
*9.DINDIGUL(7)(2)*
28.Oddanchatram-R. Sakkarapani (DMK)
29.
*10.Teni(4)(1)*
30 .
31. Salem
KVG Tamil Nadu Mayor and Deputy Mayor List 2022:
- Coimbatore Corporation Mayor - Kalpana (DMK)
- Tirupur Corporation Mayor - N. Dinesh Kumar (DMK)
- Erode Corporation Mayor - Nagarathinam (DMK)
- Karur Corporation Mayor - Kavitha Ganesan (DMK)
- Salem Corporation Deputy Mayor - Saradha Devi
- Tirupur Corporation Deputy Mayor - R Balasubramaniam (CPI)
- Karur Corporation Deputy Mayor - Tarani P. Saravanan (DMK) Malaysia KVG Politicians:
- G Palanivel is a Malaysian politician who served as Minister of Natural Resources and Environment from May 2013 to July 2015, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department from August 2011 to May 2013, Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities, Deputy Minister of Rural Development, Deputy Minister of Welfare and Family Development, Senator from May 2010 to May 2013, Member of Parliament for Cameron Highlands from May 2013 to May 2018 and Hulu Selangor from October 1990 to March 2008. He is a member and served as the 8th President of the Malaysian Indian Congress, a component party of the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition, from December 2010 to June 2014.
- S. K. Devamany, is a Malaysian politician. He is the incumbent Deputy President of the Malaysian Indian Congress, a major component party of the Barisan Nasional coalition. He was a Senator in Dewan Negara; the upper house of the Parliament of Malaysia and served as the Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department in previous government.
- Dato` Elango Vadiveloo, Perak State Executive Counsellor, Advisor to the Chief Minister of Perak & Co-coordinating Chairman Malaysian Indian Congress Perak State
- Dato' S. Subramaniam, is a Malaysian politician of Indian origin who was deputy president of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC), a major component party of the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN), from 1979 to 2006. He was also Member of Parliament for Segamat and served as Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs.
Armed and Civil Services(Missing nearly 50 plus retd Army officer and many more IAS , IPS need to be added )
- General Paramasiva Prabhakar Kumaramangalam (1913–2000), seventh Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army (966 - 1969), Awarded Padma Vibushan in 1970.
- D.R.Karthikeyan IPS, former Bangalore City Commissioner of Police and director of the Central Bureau of Investigation,Awarded Padma Shri in 2010
- Dhanushyakodi Sivanandan IPS-Police Commissioner of Mumbai, promoted as part of the aftermath of the November 2008 Mumbai attacks
- S. G. Sengodayan - first nonbrahmin ICS
- Nalla Govindasway - former Superindent of Police, Tamil Nadu who received President's medal and Best Citizen award for his services.
- E.C.Sakthi Chandrasekharan - B.E.M.S.E. (Princeton)- former Chief engineer of National Highways, Tamil Nadu. ,
- Colonel M Ramakrishnan -retired Army officer , Ex Commanding officer of a Rajputana Rifles Battalion , founder member of India's premier counter terrorist force.The National Security Guards , More Popularly Known as the "Black Cat Commandos' .
- Colonel K. Malaiappan - retired Commissioned Army officer
- Raja P Arumugam Chief Administrative Officer, Office of the Special Envoy for Syria, U.N.O ,Geneva
- .Surya Prakash MSc MPhil, MBA, HDCM, Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Government of Tamil Nadu
- T.K.Subramanian , KonguNadu Trust , Trutee
- P. Raja Goundan - General Manager ICF
- Late Palanisamy Gounder - Former Principal of Madras Law college, Former Director of Legal Studies, and Former TNPSC Board member.
- M.Thirumalaisamy, I.A.S - former TNPSC member; native of Dharapuram.
- K. Sellamuthu, I.A.S - former Coimbatore Collector, presently Joint Secretary to the government; native of Dharmapuri district.
- K. Natarajan, I.P.S - DGP Vigilance, former Commissioner of Police of Greater Chennai, former A.D.G.P Law & Order-Tamil Nadu, former A.D.G.P *Intelligence -Tamil Nadu. Nephew of M. Thirumalaisamy, I.A.S. Native of Dharapuram.
- Kamini Natarajan, I.P.S - Deputy Commissioner of Police, Law and Order, North Chennai
- R.Sivakumar, I.A.S - Director, Directorate of Technical Education - Former District Collector of Vellore Dt.
- V.Rathina Sabapathy Former SP and Member TNPSC
- C.Muthukumaraswamy IAS Former Seceretary to Govt Tamil Nadu
- P Anbalagan , IAS Secretary to the Govt of Chhattisgarh
- Sudha Devi IAS, Tamilnadu Civil Supplies Corporation
- Hemalatha M IPS, SP ,Kerala(2017 Batch)
- P.Anandhi IAS, District collector Alwar. Deputy director of Lal Bahadur Sastri National academy of administration (LBSNAA) which trains Recruited IAS candidates in Mussoorie
- Satish Kumar ,Asst.Director O/o DC(MSME), Ministry of MSME, Govt of India
- V.C.Perumal, IPS, ADGP Retd
- Chidambarasamy, IPS, IG of Police
- P.Kannappan IPS IG of Police (RTD)
- K Saravana Kumar IRS
- Senior IAS officer P Senthilkumar, one of the secretaries to former Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami has been appointed as the Principal Secretary/Officer on Special Duty (newly created position) in the Health and Family Welfare Department. The post will be in place for one year or till the need for it ceases. Senthilkumar had also earlier served as the Public Secretary.
- C Eswaramoorthy (IPS 1991-Batch) IGP, Intelligence (Internal Security).
- Dr.S.Selvakumar has been appointed as Secretary to Chief Minister in Karnataka. He is a 1997 batch IAS officer of Karnataka cadre
- S.Sengathir IPS (1997) presently Inspector General Of Police, Jaipur Range
- P.Muthusamy, IRS Commissioner of Customs(Retd.)
- Dr. N Ramaswami IAS, a 2004 batch IAS officer , Maharastra cadre ,Mumbai Covid 19 Pandemic
- M.Ravi IPS, ADGP, Chennai
- S.Sakthi Ganesan ips sp of nammakkal
- G.Prakash, I.A.S. Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation , UPSC AiR 4 best rank any candidate achieved from tamil nadu till date
- K.Nanthakumar, I.A.S,T amil Nadu Public Service Commission TNPSC Secretary
- Nallasivam, IPS, Joint Commissioner, Chennai
- Pari, IPS
- Sakthivel, IPS
- Vijayakumar, IAS, Addl Secretary, Chennai
- Shanmugam, IAS,Chief Secretary, Govt of Tamil Nadu, Chennai
- Dhananjayan, IAS, Retired
- Senthil Kumar, IAS, Govt of Tamil Nadu, Chennai
- K.K.Somasundaram, IFS – PCCF, Tamilnadu Forest Department. EX
- Dr.G.Kumaravelu I.F.S., - Ex Outstanding I.F.S Officer of Tamilnadu Govt.,
- S.NAGALSAMY IAS RETD. Former Principal Accountant,TamilNadu
- brindha devarajan IAS
- Kumaravel Pandian IAS, Vellore collector native of oddanchataram
- M.Vijayalakshmi IAS, Joint secretary Animal husbandary dept, Govt of Tamilnadu
- V.P Gautham, IAS , Telugana Shri V.P Gautham, IAS. | District Mahabubabad, Government of Telangana | India
- Ramachandran R, IAS , Bidar
- Madhivanan Kuppuswamy,IAS who was in the central Govt,Secretariat.
- V.Senthi Prabhu , Deputy Director of Income Tax
- B.P.Rangasamy, former DGP, Tamilnadu
- Tr.Kuppusamy, I.P., CoP, Chennai (Brother of Pethampslayam Tr.Palanisamy Gounder)
- M.Vasanthagesan , IRS , Additional Commissioner Customs(Preventive) Cochin, Kerala
- T.Bhoobalan IRS, Bhoobalan transferred before receiving 'Best MD' award - Deccan Herald
- B.Saravanan IFS, Mr.Saravanan Balasubramanian, Second Secretary (Political & Commerce), Embassy of India, Spain Mr. Saravanan Balasubramanian, Second Secretary, Embassy of India, Spain graced his presence during Cevisama – Trade Promotion Council of India (tpci.in)
- Sivarasu IAS
- Rasamani IAS, Current Coimbatore Collector
- Karnataka cadre IPS V Ponnuraj IAS
- Dr.R.Siva Kumar I.P.S (Kolkata)
- Annamalai Ex IPS, Bangalore Police , Karnataka Singam , BJP Tamil Nadu
- Mr.Karthikeya Sivasenathipathy of Kangayam Cattle Research Foundation
- Prashath.IPS (From Coimbatore now in Bihar)
- Priya Ravichandran is a Joint Director General with Tamil Nadu fire and rescue services.She was one of the first female fire officers and indeed the first female officer in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.She is the first woman fire fighter to be appointed in a Government Service.Recipient of the 2012 President’s Award for Gallantry.
- Ara Arularasu IPS, Coimbatore SP 2020
- Major Madhan Kumar(retd) - Indian Army
- K.Kuppusamy Gounder retd IG of Police
- Poovitha Subramanian IAS
- Giri Prashad IPS 2016 IAS
- Prithiviraj 2021 Assistant Commadant CPRF Paramilitry
- P.Kannammal IPS
- Avanthika Duraisamy , SUB LIEUTENANT ,Indian Navy
- Saranya IFS
- Dr.Akilan Ramanathan IAS
Chief Justice of India
- P.Sathasivam - Palanisamy Gounder Sathasivam (born 27 April 1949) is an Indian judge who served as the 40th Chief Justice of India, holding the office from 2013 to 2014. On retirement from his judicial career, Sathasivam was appointed as the 21st Governor of Kerala from 5 September 2014 to 4 September 2019.Sathasivam is the second judge from Tamil Nadu to become the CJI, after M. Patanjali Sastri.
- M.M.Sundresh - Current Supreme High court judge
Past Supreme High court judges from KVG
Current Madras High court judges from KVG
- V.M.Velumani - Current Madras high court judge
- D.Krishna kumar - Current Madras high court judge.
- K.Kalyanasundaram - Current Madras high court judge
- Krishnan Ramasamy - Current Madras high court judge
- S.Ananthi - Current Madras high court judge
- T.V.Thamilselvi - Current Madras high court judge
- Justice Kailasam - was Judge of Supreme Court in 1977 as the first Chief Justice of Madras.He was appointed as Public Prosecutor of Madras High Court in 1965 and also worked as acting Advocate general.In 2015 a commemorative stamp was released by then Chief Justice of Madras High Court,Sanjay Kishan Kaul in memory of P.S Kailasam,
- Justice K.Ramaswami - First High Court judge from the Gounder community. He hails from Nochikaattuvalasu villag
- Justice Thiru.S.Sivasubramniayam - Former High Court Judge
- Justice M.Jaichandren - Former High Court judge
- M.M.Sundresh -Former Madras High court judge
Business - Many more need to be listed
- K.P.Nachimuthu Gounder
- PollachiN. Mahalingam - Chairman, Sakthi Group of Companies. Awarded the Padma Bhushan for 2006.
- Arumugam Sakthivel - President Tirupur Exporters Association(TEA) and Chairman of Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) in India.owner of Poppys group of companies,Presently serving as the Director of Industrial Development Bank of India and a member of Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Council, the visionary industrialist has led Tirupur to become one of the fastest growing hub of manufacturing and export of knitwear in the world.
- Palani G. Periyasamy, industrialist, economist, educationalist
- Dr. Veerappan Subramanian - Ph.D., Chairman and CEO of Novel Laboratories, Inc(sold to Lupin $880 million). Former CEO of Kali Labs, USA(sold $130 million 2004). Kongu Vellala Gounder Pharma Legend,Net worth 1 billion dollor USD(7500 crore)
- M.Ramaswamy - Raasi seeds , one of the top 10 bio tech companies in india.
- B.K. Krishnaraj Vanavarayar - Chairman, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Coimbatore. Industrialist.
- Chinnu Senthilkumar - Director, SanDisk Corporation, India Operations. Received "Young Scientist" award from President of India in 1991. Holds several Patents in Semiconductor Chip design. Well known figure in Semiconductor Industry.
- R.Veeramani - Chairman of Gem Granites Group.
- P.C.Duraisamy & Santhi Duraisamy - Owners of Sakthi Masala, Erode.
- S.V.Balasubramaniam - Well known as S.V.B, Bannariamman groups, Bannari Amman Engineering College
- P.G.Periasamy - Founder and CEO PGP Groups, CMD of Dharani Sugars,Hotel Le Royal Meridian
- S.K.Maeilanandan - S.K.M. Cattle feeds.
- K.Ramasamy - Chairman of ROOTS Industries Ltd., Automobile Masters degree holder from Lincoln Tech Institute, USA.
- P.Duraisamy - Owner of Sakthi Masala, Erode.
- Shanthi Gears, Coimbatore.
- K.Ettikannan - CTB Enterprises.
- K.K.Velusamy - Deccan Pumps.
- Miller Ramasamy - A pioneer, who started the first hosiery industries in Tirupur.
- K.P.Natarajan - Owner and founder of K.P.N travels.
- Gopal Shivaram - Classic Polo Groups.
- P.S.Velusamy Gounder - CMD of Sri Shanmugavel Mills Group , Dindigul.
- S.Susindran - Chief Founder of Sabare International Ltd. Karur.
- Eastman Palanisamy - Pioneer of Knitwear Processing Industry in India.
- M.Murugesan of NSIT & MGM Group
- Mr.M.Ramaswamy Raasi Seeds
- NM Veeryyan Sweetha medical research and institute chairman
- Thiru.T.S.R.Khannaiyann.(Hindusthan Group coimbatore) ,
- Mr.B.Prabhakaran & Mr.B.Karthikeyan (Thriveni earth movers) ,
- Best Ramasamy (Best Corporation) ,
- Mr.Kanagasapabathy and C Devarajan (URC construction Pvt Ltd) ,
- Mr.K.Chandramohan (Namakkal Transport carriers PVT Ltd) ,
- VS Muthusamy ,VS Palanisamy,GM Palanisamy (Pallava Group) ,
- Padma Shri A Shaktivel (Poppys Knitwear Pvt Ltd & Poppys Hotel),
- Mr.N.Chandran (Eastman Exports)
- Mr. K.R. Nagarajan (Ramraj Cotton)
- Viking International,Tirupur
- N.K.Chinnusamy - President, Excel Gears, Inc. Rockford, Illinois, USA
- Dr.Ayee Goundan, MD Atheros Communications India, Former R&D Head HCL - Hewlett Packard JV
- K.M.Senthilkumar - Sabol mineral waters&soda,Professional couriers, Coimbatore.
- Asokan Muthusamy - Ambal Auto,Coimbatore.
- Babu - Rasi Seeds,Attur, No.1 seed exporter in India.
- R.P.SELVASUNDARAM(RPP group,Erode)
- Thiru.K.Paramasivam (Maharaja Group) AGNI Steels ,Erode
- Eastman Palanisamy - Pioneer of Knitwear Processing Industry in India.
- C.R.Anandakrishnan , Executive Director ,KPR congolormerate,Coimbatore
- P.Nataraj,Managing Director ,KPR congolormerate,Coimbatore
- K.P.D.Sigamani ,Managing Director ,KPR congolormerate,Coimbatore
- K.P.Ramasamy,Chairman ,KPR congolormerate,coimbatore
- P.Subraramaniyam, Founder Shanti Gears and Shanthi Social Service ,Coimbatore
- Chinnakutty Krishnakumar, Founder of CK motors, scion from grou800cr CK group, Tirupur that manufactures Electric vehicle in tie up with Hyderabad based startup Pure EV in Tirupur.
- Mohan Raj, former Tesla employee, now founder of Srivaru motors that manufactures electric bikes. He is son of Chellappan Gounder Ramasamy, MD of Swelect energy system, Chennai.
- Thangaraj, MSK group , Erode(700 crore trunover)
- 1.R. Rajendran and family-Rasi seeds-3600cr(SALEM)
- 2.Senthilnathan-Rasi seeds-1300cr(SALEM)
- 3.B Karthikeyan-thriveni earthmovers-1,300cr( New) (SALEM)
- 4.B Prabhakaran-1,300(SALEM)
- 5.KP.Ramasamy -KPR mill-8,200cr(KOVAI)fy22
- 6.KPD.Sigamani-KPR mill 8,200cr(KOVAI)fy22
- 7.P. Natarajan-KPR mill-8,200cr(KOVAI)fy22
- 8.N. Ramalingam-Ramalingam construction-1,200cr (New)(ERODE)
- 9.S.Muthusamy-Pallava textile -1,100crore (New)(NAMAKKAL)
- 10.K.R. Nagarajan-Ramraj cotton-1,100crore(TIRUPUR)
- 11.M. Chandrasekar-SKM group-1,100crore(ERODE)
- 12.SVB-Bannariammansugar-1100cr(KOVAI)
- 13.VS. Palanisamy-Pallava textile-1000cr (New) (NAMAKKAL)
- 14.Sathiskumar-Milky mist-1000cr (New)(ERODE)
- 15.C. Kandasami-SSM mill-1000cr(TIRUPUR)
- 16.N.Chandran -eastman exports-1000cr(TIRUPUR)
- 5new members
- 1.KOVAI-4
- 2.Salem-4
- 3.Tirupur-3
- 4.Erode-3
- 5.Namakkal-2
- Total=16
*Exports alone 35000 crores, Local market 40000 crore totally 10 billion dollar.
*Complete Dominance - Basic Seeds Research to final knitwear products
Now let’s us see few Industries belonging to Gounders in sector wise:
The Community 's Role in developing cluster-based industries of Tamil Nadu beyond knitwear and textiles - lorry/bulk cargo transport and layer poultry in Namakkal, Bus Body fabrication in Karur and borewell drilling services in Tiruchengode(the contractors here take their truck mounted rigs all over India), The Sankagiri transport clister of Tamil nadu is the second largest lorry traffic cluster in the country.more than 80 percent of this clusters truck owners used to be drivers and cleaners themselves.similarly in the knitwear industry in Tiruppur , more than 90 per cent are from agricultural backgrounds, Kongu Vellala Gounders by Caste.
Sago Induatry Cluster - Salem , Nammakal , Attur is owned by Kongu Vellala Gounders
Textiles Karur is a major home textile centre and has five major product groups — bed linens, kitchen linens, toilet linens, table linens and wall hangings. The city generates around ₹10000 crores[More than 1.5 Billion US$ in foreign exchange through direct and indirect exports. Major importers are Wallmart, Sears in the US, IKEA in Sweden and other major retailers in the UK. Allied industries like ginning and spinning mills, dyeing factories and weaving employ around 300,000 people in and around Karur.[45] Hand-loom Exports from Karur began on a modest scale with just 15 exporters in 1975.Karur is also home to an integrated textile park, ₹190 crore Karur Textile Park Limited (KTPL) a premier facility of its kind in the country for its technical and ancillary facilities
95 percent owned by KVG
Karur is a major hub for Bus Body [coach] building in South India, with a major market share of almost 70% of bus coaches being built here locally. The total business turnover from building bus coaches is estimated to be around ₹1000 crore per annum.
About 60% of mosquito nets in India are manufactured in Karur. About 2000 units are engaged in making High-density polyethylene (HDPE) mono filament yarn and associated products and employ about 50,000 people
The Kongu belt, especially Namakkal, is a hub for the trucking industry as well as poultry exports. In Namakkal alone, there are 40,000 lorry owners who run around 54,000 lorries across the country, as per records available with the Tamil Nadu Lorry Owners’ Federation. The business, which began in the 1940s, continues to be dominated by members of the Gounder caste.
“Ninety five percent of owners are Gounders,” said K Nallathambi, president of the Tamil Nadu Lorry Owners’ Federation,
The chairman of Confederation of Indian textile industry Mr. Raj kumar is from Kongu Vellala Gounder community.
T. Rajkumar is the Chairman and Managing Director of Mahasakthi Group. He is also the Executive Director of the Sakthi Group, Textile Division, a large South Indian based Industrial conglomerate. With over 20 years of experience in the field of cotton yarn and textiles, he is considered an authority on the subject. Rajkumar is the Chairman of Confederation of Indian Textiles Industry (CITI) & SIMA CDRA (SIMA‟s Cotton Development and Research Association). He is also a principal member of the Cotton Advisory Board, Mumbai (CAB).
The president of Apparel export promotion council Mr.Shakthivel is from Kongu Vellala Gounder community
Raja M Shanugam President Tirupur Exporters Association(TEA) from Kongu Vellala Gounder community
The President of Tamil Nadu Spinning mills Association A.P Appukutty is from from Kongu Vellala Gounder community
Mr.S.K.Sundararaman who heads Indian Technology Driven Textile Association and also the Vice President Of The southern india mill's association
SKM Shree Shivkumar President, Indian Egg Processers Association Member, International Egg Commission Chairman, Confederation of Indian Industry, Erode , from Kongu Vellala Gounder community
M. Nachimuthu President, Karur Exporters’ Association • Chairman, Karur Textile Park • Chairman, Kongu Educational Trust • District President, The Bharat Scouts & Guides, Karur District.
K.P.Natarajan, Chairman of Tamil Nadu Ombi bus owner Association is from Kongu Vellala Gounder community
Shri S.V. Arumugam
•Vice Chairman of Indian Wind Power Association, Chennai
•Past Chariman of Confederation of Indian Textile Industry(CITI), an apex bodies for textile Industry.
•Past chairman of Southern India Mills Association (SIMA).
•Past committee Member of the Indian Cotton Mills Federation (ICMF).
K.Singaraj, president of All India Poultry Products Exporters Association
Tirupur Subramaniam , President of Tamil Nadu Theatre and Multiplex owners Association
R Nallathambi, founder of the Tamil Nadu Poultry Farmers Association
Kongu Vellala Gounder Company - Guidance Tamil Nadu Investement, other State Investment(12,332 Crore) 2020 & 2021 (28,000+ Jobs created )
- Thriveni Earthmovers - 5771 Crore Investment(Orissa) & 1988 Jobs Created
- KPR Mills - 750 Crore Investment & 3000 Jobs Created
- Aquasub Engineering - 300 Crore Investment & 400 Jobs Created
- Srivaru Motors - 1000 Crore Investment & 4500 Jobs Created
- Coral Coil India, Erode - 250 Crore Investment & 1400 Jobs Created
- Vinveli, a global technology company(https://vinveli.in/) India, US, Euroupe - 125 Crore Investment & 100 Jobs Created
- Mothi Spinners - 350 Crore Investment & 650 Jobs Created
- KKP Group of Mills - 320 Crore Investment & 1250 Jobs Created
- ARC Ventures(https://arc.ventures/) - 300 Crore Investment & 400 Jobs Created
- Milky Mist - 600 Crore Investment & 500 Jobs Created
- Jay Jay Mills - 652 Crore Investment & 3000 Jobs Created
- Pallava Group of Mills - 504 Crore Investment & 1152 Jobs Created
- Eveready Mills - 464 Crore Investment & 845 Jobs Created
- Roots Group of Companies - 138 Crore Investment & 670 Jobs Created
- VEE J PEE aluminum - 200 Crore Investment & 400 Jobs Created
- Shreevari Energy Systems(NTC Logistics) - 250 Crore Investment & 228 Jobs Created
- Best Corparation - 60 Crore Investment(Madhya Pradesh) & 220 Crore Investment(Tamil Nadu) & 6000 Jobs Created
- Warsaw International - 50 Crore Investment & 1200 Jobs Created
- JS Auto cast - 45 Crore Investment & 400 Jobs Created
Most of the Companies on List are 1000 crore + club
Around $15 billion/$36 billion Textile Industry revenue(all verticals) was generated by Kongu Vellala Gounder Companies ,Direct Exports Earnings alone 46% excluded Indirect and Domestic Revenue in Entire India. 20
75 percent of Tamil Nadu's Spinning Mills is belongs to Kongu Vellala Gounder(450+ spinning mills out of 621)
- SSM spinning mills(SSM Group - 15 Company ), Dindigul(10000+ crore)
- KPR mills, Coimbatore(6500+ crore)
- Bannariamman spinning mill, Erode(1200+ crore ) and diff from SVB Bannari Group
- Bhagavathi textiles limited, palakkad(1000+ crore)
- Pallava group, Nammakal,Erode,Salem,Delhi(3000+ crore )- 6 companies
- Cheran spinners, Erode(400+ crore)
- Best corporation, Tirupur(1000+ crore)
- Mothi textiles, Namakkal(1000+ crore)
- PKPN textiles, Namakkal(1000+ crore)
- Shiva tex yarn, Coimbatore(600+ crore)
- Classic polo group, Tiruppur(500+ crore)
- Ramraj cotton, Tiruppur(2500+ crore)
- Poppys group, Tiruppur(1200+ crore)
- Eastman exports, Tiruppur(3000 + crore)
- NCC, Tiruppur(450 crore+ crore,Twin Birds brand)
- Atlas exports, Karur(500+ crore)
- Asian fabrics, karur(800+ crore)
- Shobikaa impex, karur(800+ crore)
- Eveready spinning mills(1000+ crore)
- Sangeeth Textiles(250 +crore)
- Chola Textiles Group -7 company (800+ crore)
- Gounder mills(Gnanambigai mills), Coimbatore - 1935
- Sri Mahasakthi Mills , Coimbatore (500+ Crore)
- Sakthi Infra tex, tirupur(200+ crore)
- Viking textiles pvt ltd(Viking and Anand Banians)(400 + crore)
- Sree Attick Dyers, Karur
- Kurinji Mills
- Selvanayagi Mills
- Akila Mills
- Shree devi textiles, Coimbatore
- Prithivi Inner Wears , Tirupur
- PGC Industries and Group(PremDurai exports) , Tirupur(4000 + crore)
- SV Group of Company, Tirupur (700+ crore)
- Centwin, Tirupur
- Styleman, Tirupur
- Jaihind millis, Tirupur
- Stallion Garments, Tirupur
- Warsaw International , Tirupur(200+ crore)
- Sagotharen , Coimbatore by Lakoka N. Subramania
- Alpine Knits India, Tirupur(200+ crore)
- Stanfab Apparels Tirupur,Chennai.(400 + crore)
- Karur Textile Park Limited
- D.S.P Knitting , Tirupur(200 + crore)
- Knit Brain, Tirupur(200 + crore)
- Unisource, Tirupur(300+crore)
- Ahill Apparel Expoerts , Tirupur(400 + crore)
- Anugraha Fashion mills , Tirupur(2000 + crore)
- Danavarshini Exports , Tirupur(200 + crore)
- CBC Fashions(Asia), Tirupur(200 + crore)
- Fashion knits, Tirupur(150 + crore)
- K.M.Knitwear, Tirupur(900+ crore)
- Enrich Exports, Tirupur(100 + crore)
- Royal Classic Mills, Tirupur(250 + crore)
- FEDMAC Exports , Tirupur(300 +crore)
- Texture Clothing Company,Tirupur(100+ crore)
- Sabare International lmt, Karur,USA,China(1500+ Crore)
- Kay Ventures(600 + Crore), Karur
- BKS Textiles , Palladam(1000 + )
- KK balu samy & co, Tirupur
- Vishal Bharat Textiles , Tirupur
- Surya Cotton fabric, Tirupur
- Alaya Cotton , Tirupur
- AKR Industries , Tirupur (450 + Crore Revenue 2019 )
- SKL Exports , Tirupur(450 + Crore)
- Shri Siddhivinayaga Tex( 200+ Crore) along with SV Group of Companies (500 + Crore)
- Armstrong Knitting Mills,Tirupur(200 + Crore)
- Myco Knitting Mills,Tirupur(150 + Crore)
- Premier Export Corporation,Tirupur(150 + Crore)
- Shinny Knit Wear,Tirupur(150 + Crore)
- R.K Cotton, Tirupur(150 + Crore)
- Jayachitra Group , Tirupur(200 crore Revenue)
- Majestic Exports, Tirupur(250 crore Revenue)
- Prassanna Spinning Mills, Dindigul(300 Crore Revenue)
- Arunachala Gounder Textile Mills, Erode(200 Crore)
- Cibi Internationals , Erode (700 crore)
- Cibi Exports, Tirupur(700 Crore)
- Jay Jay Mills Group(1700 + Crore) ,Erode and Salem
- J.V Group - JeyaVerma Textiles (800+ Crore) , Tirupur and Erode
- ArunKKumar Spinning Mill(200 + crore), Annur Coimbatore
- Chenduran Cotspin(200 + Crore),Coimbatore
- VKSM Cottom mills(200 + Crore),Coimbatore
- Leed Spinning Mills (200 + Crore),Erode
- Murugan Textiles (100+ crore ), Palladam
- Angalakshmi Spinning Mill(200 + Crore),Coimbatore
- Saranya Spinning mills (200 + Crore),Namakkal
- Poomex Gourp(Prisma, Poomex Brand)(700+Crore) ,Tirupur
- Poomer Group (Poomer Brand)(300 + Crore) , Tirupur
- Dollor Apperals (200 + Crore) , Tirupur
- Money Apperals,Tirupur
- Flower Group(250+ Crore), Tirupur
- ESA Clothing Company, Tirupur
- Gomatha Internationals, Tirupur
- Wiseman Exports, Tirupur
- Twowin Exports, Tirupur
- Swell Knit, Tirupur
- Sunrise Knitting Mills, Tirupur
- Spring Inc, Tirupur
- Sleek Fashions, Tirupur
- Real Knit Fashion, Tirupur
- Raagam Exports, Tirupur
- Prime Tex, Tirupur
- N.S.P Tex, Tirupur
- M.S.Kaarthikeyan Garments, Tirupur
- Knit Prime, Tirupur
- Aviram Knitters, Tirupur
- Ashwath Inc, Tirupur
- Cheetah Garments, Tirupur
- Cossmo Tex, Tirupur
- CR Garments, Tirupur(300 crore Revenue)
- Esteem KnitWear, Tirupur
- SRG Garments, Tirupur
- Multiway Textiles, Tirupur
- Goodwill Apparels
- JM Knitwear and green energy
- M Knitwear and green energy
- Sri Selvanayaki Amman Knitwear
- SS Global Ventures , Coimbatore
- Brindavan Cotton Mills , Somanur
- C R Mills Coimbatore
- Victorian Clothings. Tirupur
- The South india garments, Tirupur
- Avaneetha Textiles , (Relatives of KPR mills)
- Gem Spinners, Chennai
- Thindal Textiles Mills, Erode(100 crore)
- S.K.T. Textile Mills and Vanitha Textiles, Palladam(200 Crore)
- Mehala Carona Textiles Pvt Ltd, Gobi, Tirupur(60k spindles)
- MC Spinners Pvt.ltd
- Dharani Textiles Pvt.ltd
- Arunkkumar Spinning Mill & Arul Jothi Exports, Coimbatore(300 crore)
- Shri Dhanalakshmi groups, karumathampatti,coimbatore(250 Crore)
- Guhan Textile Mills, Tirupur (150 crore)
- Visswam Spinning Mills, Coimbatore
- Sri laksmi Narsimhaa spinning mill pvt. ltd
- Jupiter Clothing Company pvt Ltd, Tirupur, (200 Crore)
- Shakthi Knitting ltd
- SKL exports ltd
- KKP Group, Namakkal(1000 Plus crore revenue)
- Suresh Textiles - Palladam(300 crore)
- .J.P.P. Mills, Erode(250 Crore)
- Dharanii Cotton Mills Private Limited, Erode
- Arnothaya Mills, Palladam(400 crore revenue)
- Loocust Incorp Apparel Export, Tirupur(500 crore Revenue)
- Rajaguru Spinning Mills , Erode(600 crore revenue)
- Sivaguru Spinning Mills, Coimbatore(100 crore)
- Sri Balambika Textile Mills Private Limited,Coimbatore-100cr
- Sri saravana mills pvt ltd, Tirupur-550cr revenue
- Toplight Brand pvt ltd(Himalaya innerwear)-150cr
- SJLT Group of Mills,Namakkal(1000 Plus crore revenue)
- PERI Software Solutions Inc, Newark, New Jersey , USA (6000 crore or $850 million USD Revenue)
- CAP Digisoft Solutions , Coimbatore(500+ crore) - CAP Digisoft Solutions
- ABTInfo.Net (Data Center and Cloud Services), Coimbatore
- ABT Info Systems ,Coimbatore
- Gem Software , Chennai Corporate – My CMS (gemsoft.co.in) 10,300 + Associates
- TicketGoose.com and DigitalVillage.in(online bus ticket booking) (200 + crore)-GooseStore Login (ticketgoose.com)
- Falconnect Technologies Pvt Ltd , Chennai - About Falconnect Technologies - Provider of Digital Transformation Services for Enterprises
- AOSTA software technology,USA,Coimbatore,revenue(350 crore)
- Netcon Technologies India,Coimbatore(100 crore)
- Cutech,Singapore(150 Crore + ) Cutech Group | Solution of Industrial and Commercial Services
- Caresoft Global Private Limited . Coimbatore , Pollachi ,Chennai, Pune, USA , Europe(1000+ crore or $150 million USD) Contact us - CaresoftGlobal
- Ascent E-digit Solutions, Erode
- Sakthi sugars, Coimbatore
- Bannariamman sugars, Erode
- Dharani sugars, nammakal
- Gem sugars, Karnataka
- KPR sugars, Karnataka
- Chamundeswari sugars, Karnataka
Health care:
- KMCH hospital, Coimbatore (800 crore)
- GEM hospital, Coimbatore, Chennai, Thrissur(Kerala)(1000 crore)
- Royal care hospital, Coimbatore(200 crore)
- Hindusthan hospital, Coimbatore
- Sks hospital, Salem
- Kongunadu hospital, Coimbatore
- KKR ENT hospital, chennai
- Saveetha hospital, Chennai
- Sudha Fertility center, Erode, Coimbatore
- Ishwarya fertility center, Coimbatore, Palani, Erode
- Kurinji Hospital, coimbatore, salem
- NG hospital,Coimbatore
- Ashwin Hospital, Erode,Coimbatore
- Ashwin Comprehensive cancer center, Coimbatore
- The Ramana Gounder Medical Trust Hospital is a non-profit healthcare centre located in Thudiyalur, Coimbatore(https://www.taropumps.com/about-us/purpose)
- Ck hospital , Erode https://ckhospitals.com/about-us/
- Kasianna Gounder Hospital and Services,Erode
- VG Hospital , Coimbatore
- Sri Gokulam Hospital , Salem
- Aran Diagonastic Imageing , Coimbatore
- St.Peter’s Medical College, Hospital and Research Institute, Hosur(300 beds)
- Bioline Laboratory, Coimbatore
- Dharan hospital, Salem
Media:
- Polimer network
- Lotus News
- Dream Warrior Pictures
- Potential Studios
- Studio Green
- Prince Pictures
- 2D Entertainment , Chennai
- Rakkia Cinemas, Chennai
- Sri Sakthi Cinemas, Coimbatore & Tirupur (maximum number(70) of screens in
Tamil Nadu especially in Tirupur and Coimbatore region) - Vivekananda Pictures, Chennai
Automobile retailing and others:
- ABT Autos, Maruti Suzuki, Tata motors, Force, MAN truck motors across tamilandu
- Anamalis motors, Toyota, Renault, Nissan, Eicher
- Ambal auto, Coimbatore
- Ramani cars, Volkswagen 16 showroom across Tamilnadu
- Citroen Ramani , Chennai
- Manchester Honda, Coimbatore
- Jhanvi motors AUDI, Coimbatore and madurai
- Harley Davison, Coimbatore
- SR transcar SKODA, Erode
- JEEP, Coimbatore and Tiruppur
- S R Tranzcars,Coimbatore(150 Crore)
- Prakar Automotive - Volvo Tamil Nadu , Chennai
- Beneli ,Coimbatore
- Thriveni Cars, Salem
- Tirupur Hyundai
- GT Hyndai , Karur ,Dindigul
- BEA - Bharat Electronics & Appliances 26 Branch
- SKS group salem-automative, health care,information technology and education
- Aadhi Cars,Maruti Dealership, Coimbatore , Tirunelveli, Tenkasi
- S R Tranzcars,Coimbatore(150 Crore Revenue)
- Sri Amman Cars,Maruthi Dearlership, Hosur, Vellore(150 Crore Revenue)
- Aditya Autombile Spares Pvt.ltd
- Selvam Agencies,Texmo pumps dealer
Electric vehicle manufacturers and AI Based / Startups:
- CK motors (800 crore group)
- SVM motors
- Tango eye, an AI based Start up Tango Eye | AI Video Analytic
- ARC Ventures India, Coimbatore(High end Tech Company)
- Vinveli Unmanned Systems, Inc. is an International technology company in India, USA and Europe(750 crore revenue)
- Thriveni Earth movers, Operations in Odisha,Mozambique and Indonesia (No.1 mining contractor in India) - 3 -(current year 2020, 8000 crore,rapidly growing have contract for more than 1 lakhs crore)
- Agni steels(600 crore)
- GEM granites, Top exporter of granite in India , GEM group (5000 + Crore 2018) The Group has significant presence in Mining, Exploration, Textile, Sugar, Energy, Hospitality, Infrastructure, Biotechnology, Agricultural Research and Real Estate among other sector's, making it one of India's fastest growing conglomerates
- Bannariamman granites
- Amman Granites, Harur(Dharmapuri) (200 Crore)
- GTP Granites / GTP Group , Salem (200 Crore)
- Ponpure chemicals, Chennai - 2500 crore revenue
- Athiappa Chemicals, Chennai
- Vijaya mineral exports ,Coimbatore(1000 + Crore)
- Marris Cement
- Nilgiri Cement
- PRS Tyres, Namakkal
Distillery:
- Shiva distillery
- Imperial distillery
- Kerala alcoholic products
Enigineering Companies:
(Coimbatore Manufactures 50% of total pump production in India , Coimbatore KVG share is 35% means 1/3 pumps produced in India from KVG Owned Factories.)
- Sakthi Automotive, Portugal, China
- Sakthi Auto components ltd, Coimbatore
- Texmo Industries(Taro pumps), Coimbatore - 1400 crore revenue
- Deccan pumps, Coimbatore
- Aqua sub pumps, Coimbatore - 2500 Crore Revenue
- Ekki pumps, Coimbatore - 400 Crore Revenue
- Roots industries, Coimbatore - 2500 crore revenue
- Mak controls, Coimbatore- 100+ crore revenue
- Samudra pumps, Coimbatore(Sigapore Startup with advance technologies)
- Hindustan heavy electricals , Coimbatore
- Aerospace materials pvt ltd , Coimbatore
- Focus Engineering India, Coimbatore and Focus Technologies LLC , Dubai
- Precision Equipments, Chennai(150+crore)
- Mech MAACH Systems,Coimbatore
- Knitvel Needles Hosur
- Elkayem Auto Ancillaries , Hosur (250 + Crore Revenue)
- Indoh Group of Companies,Chennai
- Barani Hydralix , Coimbatore
- Powertech LLC, sultanate of oman
- Bharath electronics and appliances Coimbatore
- Zigma Global Environ Solutions , Waste Management Service Company (200 plus Crore Revenue , Current order Book of 500 Crore ), Erode , Chennai , Mumbai
- Ultra Ready Mix Concrete (P) Ltd ,Coimbatore(300 crore Revenue)
- PA footwear , Chennai (300 crore)
- Intech ,chennai (200 crore Revenue)
- Plus MAX Group of Companies , Malaysia (Revenue 550 Million RM / 1000+ crore INR)
- Cycle World Pvt lmt - It is also South India’s largest bicycle retail franchise with more than 25+ stores across India.
- Shiga Petals - Event Decor
- AKC Group of Companies , PVC pipes and Rice Manufracture
- Sakkthi Polymers , Salem (200 crore)
- Sri Sakthi Coach Bus Body Company, Karur (300 crore revenue)
- Kovai Maruthi Papers and Boards
- HI-Q Electronics, Hosur(70 crore Revenue);
- VKA Polymers, Karur(250 crore Revenue);
- Jailakshi Group ,Salem (200 crore revenue
- Unitech Plasto Components, Chenna and Barlax paints, Chennai
- Valasumani Farm Machines and green india equipments, Erode
- SGS (Sengoda Gounder & Sons), Ambattur, Chennai
- DMW CNC solutions india pvt ltd., Hosur, Coimbatore, Perundurai
- Coral coil India ltd, Erode
- Star Plastics, Erode
- Andal Paper mill, Erode
- Amex Alloys Private Limited, Coimbatore
- JS Auto Cast Foundry India Pvt.ltd, Coimbatore
- Acetech Machinery Components India, Coimbatore
- Maxwell auto components pvt ltd, Coimbatore
- Santhi Casting Works(SCW), Coimabtore
- P.C.Sons Castings Private Limited, Coimbatore
- Covai Castingss India Private Limited, Coimbatore
- Shri Pariyur Amman Kraft Papers Private Limited, Erode
- Abirami Papers And Boards Private Limited, Erode
- Genau Extrusions Ltd, Hosur, Chennai(130 crore revenue)
- Shanti Enterprises Electricals , EPC firm , Chennai
- Veerapandi Common Effluent Treatment Plant Limited. Tirupur
- Park Common Effluent Treatment Plant Private Limited, Tirupur
- Vetrivel Explosives , Salem(110 + Crore)
- S and T Engineers , Coimbatore(250 + Crore)
- Sree Rengaraj Ispat Industries, Salem(150 Crore)
- Mehala Machines India Limited (100 Crore)
- Unispin card clothing India, Coimbatore
- Ultimate Alloys, Sulur , Coimbatore(120 Crore Revenue)
- RK Photo centre, Coimbatore
- Milky mist dairy,Erode(Fy21 1100 crore)
- Rasi seeds, Coimbatore and Haryana - Rasi & Ascen Group Textile also ( 3000 Crore)
- Aroma dairy, Coimbatore(500 crore)
- Sakthi masala, erode(1500 crore)
- Christy Group, Namakkal (2000 + Crore revenue) Christy Group
- Apex coco products, Tirupur
- SKM Animal feeds and foods , Erode - SKM Group(5000 crore)
- SKM Egg Products Export (India) Limited, Erode - skm groups of company(skm shree sivakumar) - ( 1000 crore)
- Sunraja Oil Industries - Mr.Gold Brand, Erode(1200 crore revenue)
- Kovai palamudhir nilayam (700 crore)
- VKA milk , Karur (600 Crore)
- KC milk
- Tirupur dairy and food company, (Brand name atmos)
- S.P. Mani & Mohan Dairy India Private Limited - (Brand Name Amirthaa Dairy) (fy 21 revenue 500 crore)
- Shanthi feeds , Coimbatore(750 crore)
- Swathi Hacharies , Palladam ( 400 Crore)
- Apex Coco and Solar Energy , Tirupur
- INDUS VENTURES EDINBURGH LTD
- Bannariamman bio division, Coimbatore
- British Agro Products Private Limited and ARN foods ,Chennai
- Fair Deal Food Ventures Private Limited- 1000 crore revenue
- Natural Food Products- 2000 crore revenue
- Rasi nutri foods, Coimbatore(1200 crore ReVenue)
- Suvarnabhoomi Enterprises Private Limited,Namakkal(2000)
- Agro Green Exports, Pollachi(150 Crore)
- Remmy Substrates, Pollachi(150 Crore)
- KPK oil and proteins India , Dharapuram
- Astalakshmi Agencies, Erode(200 Crore)
- Sakthi Murugan Agro Foods,Avinashi(150 Crore revenue)
- NSN Group of Companies , Kangeyam ( 500 rice millis and 130 oil mills)
- Ramganga coconut hybrid founder ,
- Donut house, Chennai- founder(now Sold)
- kumaran oil mill, Kangayam-100cr
- Sri ram traders, namakkal-130cr
- Qualfis | Home
Rice Brand:
- SS Rice Brand - (100 crore)
- Maharaja Rice - (200 crore)
- AMK Krishna Rice - (200 crore)
- SivaSakthi Mordern Rice Mills - Malar Brand
- Amarjothi Mordern Rice Mills
- South Indian Agro Exporters Private Limited
- SWELECT Energy Systems Limited
- Bannariamman wind energy - 160MW
- Shreevari Energy Systems Private Limited - 200 crore revenue
- Sri Shanmugavel Mills ( P ) Ltd 300 Wind Mills - Producing 220 MW Power - which provides 100% energy for our group plants
- Viking Wind Mills
- Shri Dhanalakshmi Groups | Wind Mills 45 MW
- BKS Wind Mills -
- Asian Wind Energy , Karur
- Atlas Wind Farm, Karur
- Everrenew Energy, Chennai
- URC Power Products, Chennai
- Pallava Wind Mills,
- Siva tex Yarn Wind Mills,
- Ponkailash Wind Energy - Namakkal
- Sakthi Wind Mills
- I fox wind, Udumalai
- Ksd Zonne Energie, Udumalpet(100 Crore Plus)
- Bannari Amman Spinning | Windmill 30 MW
- KPR wind mills 80MW
- Amrithaa Wind energy,Karur
- Mr.Gold Groundnut Oil
- Mr.Gold Sunflower Oil
- Mr.Gold Coconut Oil
- Mr.Gold Ricebran Oil
- Mr.Gold Gingelly Oil
- Mr.Gold Nakshatra Pooja Oil
- Porna Ricebran Oil
- Porna Sunflower Oil
- Porna Coconut Oil
- Porna Ricebran Oil
- Porna Gingelly Oil
- Porna Pooja Oil
Venture Capital Investment Partner
- Exfinity Venture Partners LLP , Bangalore Exfinity | Venture Partners (exfinityventures.com)
Construction & builders
- URC constructions, Erode ,Chennai( 1200 crore)
- Ramalingam construction company, Salem and Bengaluru(2000 crore / $265 million USD)- have a order for 10k crore in hand
- IRDK Land Group,Malaysia(3000 crore)
- RPP constructions, Erode(700 Crore)
- P&C projects, Erode(700 crore)
- PSK ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION & CO, Nammakal(600 crore)
- Venkatachalapathy constructions, Salem(400 crore)
- RR Thulasi, Erode(350 Crore)
- Foundation one infrastructure, Coimbatore(200 crore)
- CMK Projects , Erode , Chennai (250 Crore)
- Renaatus Procon , Erode (150 crore)
- Globuse realtor, Coimbatore(100 crore)
- Viswanathan constructions, Coimbatore(100 crore)
- Annamar Constructions, Salem(100 crore)
- Maxis Constructions , Chennai(100 crore)
- A&J Contractors Groups INC, USA ($10 million USD)
- KK builders , Coimbatore(revenue 100 crore)
- Sabari Constructions Technologies, Coimbatore (100 Crore)
- P.S.T. Engineering Construction , Nammakkal(revenue 200 crore)
- Mani Gounder Property and Group of Companies , Tirupur
- Trineva Infra Projects(Revenue 450+ Crore)
- SRC Projects, Salem(Revenue 200 crore)
- Gms Elegant Builders India , Erode (110 crore)
- Sri Pathy Associates Pvt Ltd , Erode (610 crore)
- R S Development and Constructions India , Erode (200 crore)
- Annai Infra Developers , Erode (500 crore)
- Ananya Shelters , Coimbatore (150 crore)
- G Ramamoorthi Constructions India Private Limited-100cr
- V. sathyamoorthy & co-450cr
- Cordon Bleu properties and infrastructure , Coimbatore (100 crore)
- Sree Daksha Property Developers India , Coimbatore (150 crore)
- S. Kadirvelu construction (100 crore)
- SRI NAACHIMAAR ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTIONS , Namakkal (100 crore)
- Altec Fabricators, Trichy
Pharma:
- ODIN Pharmaceutics,USA Management Team | Odin Pharmaceuticals - Odin Pharmaceuticals
- Somerset Pharma,LLC,USA - 100 million USD revenue(3 Corona related medicine) -Management Team | Somerset Pharma - Somerset Pharma
- Novel Laboratories and GAVIS Pharmaceutics(sold to Lupin $880 millions 2015)
- Kali Laboratories(sold to Par Pharma $130 millions 2005)
- Novitium Pharma LLC ,USA (Sold for 1200 crore ,$165 million USD) - 200 million USD revenue Novitium Pharma - The New Standard
- Wintac, Bangalore - 700 Crore revenue Wintac Limited » Overview
- Prim Drugs & Pharmaceuticals (I) Pvt Ltd ,Chennai (150 crore) - Prim Drugs & Pharmaceuticals (I) Pvt. Ltd. – Quality, Trust, & Commitment (primdrugsltd.com)
- Spinach Pharma ,Chennai
- British Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals Pvt.Limited , Chennai
- KPN transports
- Namakkal Transport carriers PVT Ltd( NTC Logistics India)- 2000 Crore
- M/S Namakkal South India Transports (NSIT) - 1000 crore +
- NSIT & MGM Group of companies (mgm transport)
- ABT transports
- RKG transports
- PNK SRT transports
- Ponpure logistics
- ARC parcel services(ARC group of Companies 1600 crore)
- Namakkal cargo movers
- thenpandian transports
- Hindusthan travels
- Selvanayagi Transports
- Veerakumar Travels
- VMS Transports,
- Sinthamani Transports,
- Shivashakthi Transports,
- Kavi Logistics & Kavi Transports
- Kadeshwari Transports
- ARC Mills
- Akila Transports
- Bagavathi Transports, Bagavathi Textile
- Kongu Transports
- Shakthi Transports
- MMK Logistics
- Core Logisticsl
- Sri Velan Transports
- AKR Express,Salem
- Shiva cargo movers limited, Coimbarore
- KKC Transports, Erode
- K.L.S transport , Namakkal
- Grandlotus travel, Malaysia
- Porna Chicken
- Kongu Herbo Chicken
- Shanthi feeds
- Swathi Hatcheries
- Mani Broiler
- Supreme Poultry
- Gounder Feeds & Traders
- Vangili Group of Companies, Namakkal (700 crore revenue)
- Ponni Group of Companies, Namakkal(1500 +Crore revenue
- Aishwarya group , Namakkal
- Swami Feeds Private Limited INR 500 crores
- Krishnapoultry Farm India Private Limited, erode-70cr
- NRS Poultry Farms Pvt ltd
- Krishi Nutrition Company Pvt ltd (INR 1350 Crore)
*50% of transport and poultry farms in Tamilnadu are owned by Gounders.
**SKM Shree Shivkumar currently the president of the Indian Egg Processors Association and a member of the International Egg Commission.
Sago Industry(Production and Export): Salem , Namakkal , Attur
- Sri Velmurugan Sago(SVM TAPIOCA), Rasipuram
- Shri Varalakshmi Company -https://www.varalakshmisago.com/ 500 corre Revenue
- Varalakshmi Starch Industries, Salem
- Periya Gounder Sagos , Rasipuram
- Sri Selliamman Sago , Namakkal
- SPAC starch products - 800 crore
- Uyir Organic farmer market - https://uyironline.in/
- Genera - https://www.greneraorganics.in/
- Le Royal meridian, Coimbatore and Chennai franchise
- Hablis 5 star hotel Chennai
- Poppy’s hotel (Kochi,Ooty,Kodaikanal, Tiruppur,Coimbatore,Chennai,Madurai, Rameswaram,Kombagonam,Vellore,Pondy,Anaikatti)
- Appu hotels
- Raj Park Hotels (4 Star), Chennai, Tirupathi, Coimbatore (Kalapatti ongoing)
- Hotel Alankar Grande, Ram Nagar, Coimbatore
- Radisson(4 star) Sivasakthi hotels Pvt Ltd, Salem
- Grand Estancia(4 Star), Salem
- Hotel Cenneys Gateway(4 star), Salem
- Hotel CAG Pride, Coimbatore
- Velan Hotels Ltd, Tirupur, Coonoor, Nilgiris
1.Aadhivinayaka Spinners-70 crore
2.Aathivelan Mills - 38 crore
3.Abimithrra Spinning Mill (P) Ltd
4.Amrutham Spinknits
5.Amurtha Textiles
6.Angalakshmi Spinning Mill
7.Angammal Spinners
8.Arthi Textiles
9.Arunkkumar Spinning Mill (P) Ltd
10.Avaneetha Textiles (P) Ltd - 420 Crore
11.Bhagavathi Spinners
12.Bharni Cotton Mills
13.Bharni Cotton Mills - Unit II
14.BRT Spinner Private Limited - 82Crore
15.D.F.F. Textiles
16.Dandayudapani Spinning Mills,
17.Dhivakar Spinning Mills (P) Ltd
18.Durai Spinners
19.Everwin Textile Mills (P) Ltd
20.Hindustan Cotton Spinning Mills - 50 Crore
21.Hindustan Spinners - 120 Crore
22.Hindustan Textiles - 150 Crore
23.Jai Sakthi Mills
24.Jayalakshmi Spintex (India) Pvt Ltd
25.K.P.R. Mill Limited
26.K.P.R. Mill Limited
27.Landmark Sizing
28.Marathall Spinners
29.Muthur Murugan Mills Ltd
30.Prabath Spinner India (P) Ltd
31.Prabhu Textiles
32.Prithivraj Spinning Mill Pvt Ltd
33.Raja Spinners
34.Rajave Textiles (P) Ltd
35.S.N.N. Textiles (P) Ltd
36.Sampurna Shree Spinning Mills Pvt Ltd.,
37.SANTHOSH SPINNING MILLS, PROPRIETOR: SANTHOSH ENTERPRISES
38.SDM Cotspin India (P) Ltd
39.Selvaganapathy Cotton Mills (P) Ltd
40.SELVAM TRADERS (Textile Division)
41.Selvaraja Cotspin (P) Ltd
42.Selvi Spinning Mill
43.Shakthi Murugan Textiles
44.
45.Shiva Bharathi Syyntex India (P) Ltd
46.Shree S.M. Spinning Mill
47.Shri Dhanalakshmi Spinntex (P) Ltd
48.Shri Ramathal Spinners
49.Shrini Softex India Ltd
50.Somanur Kalpana Cotton (I) Pvt. Ltd
51.Speedline Spinners India (P) Ltd.,
52.Sree Kailaii Spinners (P) Ltd
53.Sri Amman Sizing and Weaving Mills
54.Sri Baby Textiles Private Limited
55.Sri Ganapathy Murugan Spinning Mills (P) Ltd.,
56.
57.Sri Karpaga Vinayagar Textiles
58.Sri Karpagam Mills India (P) Ltd
59.Sri Manjulashmi Spinners
60.Sri Sangeetha Mills
61.Sri Selvam Textiles
62.Sri Shanmuga Spinners
63.Sri Sundhareswara Mills
64.Sri Valliarasii Yarns (P) Ltd
65.SUGANTHIKA SPINNING MILLS
66.Suriya Spinning Mills
67.Suriya Spinning Mills Unit A
68.Suriya Spinning Mills Unit B
69.Tharunbalaji Spinners
70.Top Light Textiles Private Limited
71.V.M.D. Mills Pvt. Ltd.,
72.Vellingiri Andavar Textiles (P) Ltd.,
73.Vigneshkumar Spinning Mills (P) Ltd.,
74.Vishakavel Textile Mills (P) Ltd
75.Vishnulakshmi Spinners
76.VKSM Cotton Mills Ltd.,
Dindigul Kongu Vellala Gounder:
77.Abbi Textiles
78.ACV Products (P) Ltd (Spinning Division)
79.Adisankara Spinning Mills (P) Limited (Knitting Division)
80.Adisankara Spinning Mills (P) Ltd
81.AMMAN ARUL SPINNERS
82.Bannari Amman Spinning Mills Ltd
83.Bannari Amman Spinning Mills Ltd Unit II
84.Best Lan Spintex Private Limited
85.Capra Textiles
86.Centwin Textile Mills (P) Ltd
87.Chenduran Cotspin Indian (P) Ltd
88.CHERAN SPINNING MILLS (P) LTD
89.Chola Textiles (P) Ltd
90.Eastman Spinning Mills (P) Ltd Unit I
91. Eastman Spinning Mills (P) Ltd Unit 2
92.Elkaypee Spinners (P) Ltd- 150 crore
93.Eveready Spinning Mills (P) Ltd., Unit I
94.Eveready Spinning Mills (P) Ltd., Unit II
95.Eveready Spinning Mills (P) Ltd., Unit III
96.Eveready Spinning Mills (P) Ltd., Unit IV
97.GUHAN TEXTILE MILLS PVT. LTD.- 70 crore
98.
99.Matha Spinning Mills (P) Ltd Unit II
100.Meera Textiles (P) Ltd
101.Natchi Apparel (P) Ltd
102.P.K. Laxmi Mill India (P) Ltd
103.Pallava Spinning Mills (P) Ltd
104.Pandian Textile Mills (P) Ltd
105.Parani Spinning Mills (P) Ltd
106.Pavathal Spinning Mills (P) Ltd - 52 crore
107.Prabhu Spinning Mills (P) Limited (Open End Division)
108.Prabhu Spinning Mills (P) Ltd
109.Prassana Spinning Mills (P) Ltd Unit 1 - 250 Crore
110.Prassanna Spinning Mills (P) Ltd.,Unit 2
111.
112.Rama Spinners
113.Rathnaswami Spinners (P) Ltd
114.Royal Classic Mills (P) Ltd Unit 1
115.Royal Mills (Palani) P Ltd Unit 2
116. S.M.P.Textile Mills (P) Ltd., - 120 crore
117.Sahana Textiles (A Division of Sahana Clothing Company Private Ltd)-215 crore
118.Shiva Mills Ltd - 150 crore
119.Shri Siddhi Vinayaga Tex India (P) Ltd
120.Sivaraj Spinning Mills (P) Ltd.,
121.SMP Textiles Mills Private Limited
122.Sri Jayabalaji Spinners private limited
123.Sri Matha Spinning Mills (P) Ltd
124.Sri Sankari Yarns (P) Ltd
125.Sri Saravana Mills Private Limited,
126.Sri Saravana Mills Private Limited, (Unit of SSM Fine Yarns-Fabric Processing)
127.Sri Shanmugavel Mills (P) Limited (Weaving Division)
128.Sri Shanmugavel Mills (P) Ltd.,
129.Sri Vaarri Spinning Mills
130.Sri Vari Textiles
131. Sri Velayudhaswamy Spinning Mills (P) Limited-Unit II
132.Sri Velayudhaswamy Spinning Mills (P) Ltd.,
133.Sudhan Spinning Mills (P) Limited-Unit II
134.Sudhan Spinning Mills (P) Ltd
135.Sunil Industries Ltd.,- 100 crore
136.Vedha Spinning Mills (P) Ltd
137.Vinayagar Spinning Mills
138.VPS TEXTILES (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED
Salem, Dharmapuri , Krishnagiri Kongu Vellala Gounder:
139.ACSEN TEX P LTD, Formerly(Rasi Tex (In) P Ltd)
140.
143.
142.KGR Spinning Mills (P) Ltd
144.Magnum Spinning Millss India (P) Ltd
145.
146.
147.Sri Akilaa Spinning Mills (P) Ltd
148.Sri Venkateswara Cotton Yarn Mills (Salem) Pvt. Ltd.,
149.Sri Venkateswara Spinning Mills
150.Saravana Spinners Limited - Unit 2
151.Saravana Spinning Mills
152.Dharanidara Spinning Mills (P) Ltd
153.Golden Spinning Mills (P) Ltd
154.Pallava Textiles (P) Ltd,
155.
156.Pallipalayam Spinners (P) Ltd
157.Sankagiri Spintex Ltd
158.Shri Velmurugan Cotton Mills
159.Thangavelu Textile Mills Pvt.Ltd
160.Ram Subbu Spinners (P) Ltd
161.Senthilnathan Spinning Mills (P) Ltd.,
162.Sakthi Vinayaga Spinning Mills Private Limited.,
Karur Kongu Vellala Gounder:
163.A-Tex Home Collection
164.Amaravathi Dyers
165.Amaravathi Textiles
166.Annamalai Fabrix
167.Asian Fabricx Private Limited
168.Asian Fabricx Private Limited ( Dyeing Division)
169.Asian Fabricx Private Limited (Printing & Bleaching Division)
170.Atlas Processing Mills
171.Sarathy Export Fabrics
172.SSPE Cotton Mills (P) Ltd
173.Karur Cotton Mills (P) Ltd
174.Muthu Spinning Mills Private Limited
175.R.K.Exports (Karur) Private Ltd
Kanchipuram KVG:
176.Young Brand Apparel
Thirunelveli KVG :
177.Atlas Export Enterprises
178.Natural Cotton Spinners (P) Ltd
Namakkal Kongu Vellala Gounder:
179.Aland Spinners (P) Ltd
180.Anithaa Weaving Mill (P) Ltd - 300 Crore
181.Arupadai Arulmurugan Spinners (P) Ltd
182.Chakravarthy Fabric (P) Ltd (Weaving)
183.Cheran Weaves India Private Limited
184.Chola Spinning Mills Private Limited
185.Danabaagyam Spinners (P) Ltd
186.Deventhira Spinners Private Ltd - 80 crore
187.Hariharan Spinners (I) Private Limited
188.Integrated Weaving India (P) Ltd
199.Jambai KNM Textiles (P) Ltd
200.Jaya Janani Textile mills
201.Jayashree Weaves (India) Pvt. Ltd
202.JPP Mills Private Limited - Unit II
203.K.K.P. Fabrics (P) Ltd
204.K.K.P. Hi Tech Weaving India (P) Ltd
205.K.K.P. Spinning Mills Ltd
206.K.K.P. Weaving and Processing Mills Ltd
207.K.P.N. Textile Mills Private Limited
208.K.S.R. Textile Mills (P) Ltd.,
209.K.S.R. Textile Mills Pvt Ltd ‘B’ Unit,
210.KKP Textiles Private Limited
211.Kumaragiri Spinnerss (P) Ltd
212.Lucky Weavess India Private Limited
213.Lucky Yarn Tex India (P) Ltd
214.Mothi Spinner Ltd Unit 1
215.Mothi Spinner Private Limited Unit 2
216.Mothi Spinner Private Limited Unit 3
217.Mothi Spinner Private Limited Unit 4
218.Mothi Spinner Private Limited Unit 5
219.Murugavilas Textiles
220.
221.P.M. Textiles India (P) Ltd
222.P.S.K. Textiles India Private Limited
223.PKPN Spinning Mills (P) Ltd - 160 Crore
224.PSKM Spinning Mills (P) Ltd - 250 Crore
225.Santhi Processing Unit Pvt Ltd., -180 Crore
226.Saranya Spinning Mills (P) Ltd., -
227.Shree sakthivinayagar Weaves Private Limited - 60 Crore
228.Shri Cheran Synthetics India (P) Limited,
229.Shrie Harivallabi Spinners Private Limited - 60 Crore
230.Sri Cheran Synthetics India (P) Ltd Unit-III
231.Sri Hariprasath Textiles Private Limited
232.Sri Jaya Maaruthi Yarn Indiaa (P) Ltd - 50 Crore Revenue
233Sri Nallathal Spinning Mills Private Limited
234.
235.Sri Sampurnalaxmi Spinning Mills (P) Ltd ‘B’ Unit
236.Suriyagiri Spinning Mills (P) Ltd
237.Thenpandian Textile India (P) Ltd - 63 Crore
238.Vedagiri Hi Tech Spinning Mills Private Limited - 75 Crore
239.Victory Spinning Mills Private Limited - 250 Crore
240.VIJAYPANDIYAN TEXTILES PRIVATE LIMITED - 21 Crore
241.VP Tex Private Limited
242.VSM Weavess India Private Ltd Unit 1
243.VSM Weavess India Pvt Ltd Unit 2
244.VST Spintex (India) Pvt Ltd - 82 Crore
245.C.R. Textile Mills
246.ACE Tex , Coimbatore
247.Jeyam Spinners
248.Shri Rohith Spinners (Pvt) Ltd
249.Sri Cheran Synthetics India Private Limited
250.Sri Sampurnalaxmi Spinning Mills (P) Ltd ‘A’ Unit
251.KSR Textile Mills Pvt.ltd - 60 Crore
Erode Kongu Vellala Gounder:
252.Aadhavan Spinners Private Limited
253.Aakavi Spinning Mills (P) Ltd
254.Aakavi Spinning Mills (P) Ltd (Unit IV)
255.Aditya Exports
256.Akshara Spinning Mills (P) Ltd - 125 crore
257.Armstrong Spinning Mills (P) Ltd
258.Arun Surya Textiles
259.Arunachala Goundar Textile Mills (P) Ltd
260.Bannari Amman Spinning Mills Ltd (Processing Division)
261.Best Cotton Mills Private Limited
262.Cheran Spinner (P) Ltd
263.CP Cotton
264.Dhanalakshmi Synthetics Pvt Ltd
265.Dharani Cotton Mills (P) Ltd
266.Divya Spinning Mill (P) Ltd
267.Erode Annai Spinning Mills (P) Ltd
268.Erode Spinning Mills
269.Excel Cotspin (India) Private Limited
270.GMB Textiles Mills India Limited
271.GMP Weaving Mills Private Limited
272.Gomuki Spinning Mills (P) Ltd
273.GVS Spinners (P) Ltd
274.India Dyeing Mills (P) Ltd
275.J.P.P. Mills Private Ltd
276.Jay Jay Mills (India) Private Limited (Processing Division)
277.Jay Jay Mills (India) Pvt Ltd - 1700 crore
278.Jayavarma Textiles (P) Ltd., Unit I - 280 crore
279.Jayavarma Textiles (P) Ltd., Unit II
280.Jeevan Spinners
281.K P G Cotton Mills (P) Ltd
282.K.P.R Mill Limited
283.K.P.R. Mill Limited
284.Kamadhenu Spinning Mills - 50 Crore
285.Karikali Amman Spinning Mills (P) Ltd
286.
287.KPT Spinning Mills (P) Ltd
288.Krishna Poultry Farm (P) Ltd - Textile Division
289.Krishna Poultry Tex Mill (India) Pvt. Ltd.,
290.L.K.Textiles (P) Ltd
291.Lakshmivel Mills Private Limited
292.Leeds Spinning Mills Pvt Ltd
293.M.C. Spinners (P) Ltd.,
294.Meenakshi Textile Mills
295.MUTHURAAM POLYSPIN
296.Naveen Cotton Mill Private Limited - 105 Crore
297.P.V. Spinning Mill India (P) Ltd
298.Pallava Textile (P) Ltd Unit II
299.Pariyur Amman Spinning Mills (P) Ltd
300.Prince Yarnn India Ltd
301.R.B. Wovens (P) Ltd
302.Ranga Weaves India (P) Ltd
303.Ranger Cotton Mills (India) Private Limited
304.Rineile Micro Fabrics (P) Ltd
305.Saravanagiri Spinning Mills Pvt. Ltd
306.Sasianand Spinning Mills (India) Pvt. Ltd
307.Sathuragiri Softex India (P) Ltd
308.Selvakumar Spinners (P) Ltd.,
309.
310.
311.Shri Cheran Synthetics India (P) Limited, Unit II
312.South India Spinning Mills (P) Ltd
313.Sri Balaji Textiles
314.Sri Balambika Textile Mills (P) Ltd
315.Sri Cotton Mills
316.Sri Devi Spinning Mill
317.Sri Dhandayuthapani Spinners Private Limited
318.Sri Kuppanna Spinning Mills (P) Ltd
319.Sri Lakshmi Ganesh Spinning Mills O.E.Division
320.Sri Santhanalakshmi Spinners (P) Ltd
321.Sri Sivajothi Spinning Mills (P) Ltd.,
322.Sri Subam Textiles
323.Sri Venkateshwara Spinning Mills India (P) Ltd
324.Sri Vinayakha Spinning Mills (P) Ltd,
325.Sri VNS Spinning Mills India (P) Ltd
326.Suba Bhalaji Spinning Mills India (P) Ltd
327.Sudhan Yarns
328.THENPANDIAN SPINNING MILLS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED - 62 crore
329.Three Sixty Textiles (P) Ltd
330.Tirupur Vijayalakshmi Spinning Mills (I) Pvt Ltd
331.V. Thangavel & Sons (P) Ltd.,
332.Vashu Yarn Mills India Private Limtied
333.Velatal Spinning Mills (P) Ltd
334.Venkateswara Cotton Mills
335.Vetri Vinayakaa Spinner
336.Sri Karvembu Textile Pvt.ltd -65 Crore
337.
Tirupur Kongu Vellala Gounder:
336.Adarsh Knitwear (P) Ltd -120 Crore
337.Alpine Knits India Pvt Ltd – (Spinning Mill Division) - 150 Crore
338.Amaravathi Dyeings (P) Ltd
339.Anangoor Textile Mills (P) Ltd - 130 Crore
340.Anangoor Textile Mills (P) Ltd Unit II
341.Anugraha Fashion Mill (P) Ltd -230 Crore
342.APK Traders - Unit I
343.APK Traders - Unit II
344.Arun Textiles (P) Ltd - 190 Crore
345.Arunachala Spinning Mills India (P) Ltd - 55 Crore
346.Balu Exports (Garment Industry)
347.Balu Exports (Unit-I) Garment Industry
348.Balu Spinning Mills Pvt. Ltd
349.Bannari Amman Spinning Mills Ltd (Weaving Division)
350.Best Cotton Mills Private Limited Unit II
351.Bhuvaneswari Cotspin India (P) Ltd - 190 Crore
352.Birin Spinning Mills Ltd - 60 Crore
353.Birli Spinning Mill Private Limited - 25 Crore
354.C R Garments -150 Crore
355.CMB Spinning Mills
356.Enes Textile Mills
357.Eveready Spinning Mills (P) Ltd. Processing Division
358.GK Spinning Mills
359.Gomathi Spinning Mills India (P) Ltd - 100 Crore
360.Jai Sri Shanmugha Spinners (P) Ltd
361.K.M. Knitwear Private Limited
362.K.P.R. Mill Limited Unit 3
363.K.P.R. Mill Limited Unit 4
364.Kandhar Cotspin Private Limited
365.Kavitha Textiles
366.Kumaran Gin and Pressing (P) Ltd (Spinning Division) - 160 Crore
367.Mahesh Kumar Spinning Mills (P) Ltd, - 50 Crore
368.Kurinji Spinning Mills (P) Ltd
369.Durga Cotton Mills
370.Manchester Textile (P) Ltd -80 Crore
371.Mehala Mills
372.Murugan Textiles
373.Murugan Textiles Unit II
374.N.R.C. Spintex
375.N.S.P. Knitting Mills (Spinning Division)
376.No.1 Premium Yarns
377.Poomer Spinning Mills
378.Poomex Clothing Company
379.Power Spinning Mills
380.Raj Fabrics
381.RRD Tex
382.S.B.T. Apparels (P) Ltd
383.S.K.T.Textile Mills - 160 Crore
384.S.S. Spinning Mills - 350 Crore
385.Shiva Texyarn Limited
386.Shree Rajaganapathy Spinners
387.Shri Harikrishna Cotton Mills (P) Ltd
388.Shri Saampavi Spinning Mills
389.Siiva Ganapathi Spinners (P) Ltd
390.Sivalokanathar Spinning Mills Pvt. Ltd.,
391.Sivarathish Spinning Mills (P) Ltd.,
392.Sky Cotex India (P) Ltd - 192 Crore
393.Spictex Cotton Mills (P) Ltd.,
394.Palani Vijay Cottspin (P) Ltd
395.SA Textiless Private Limited
396.Santha Spinning Mills (P) Ltd.,- 70 crore
397.Shiny Knitwear - 150 Crore
398.Shri Muthuram Export (P) Ltd
399.Sree Jagathguru Textiles Mills (P) Ltd Unit - II - 330 Crore
400.Sree Jagathguru Textiles Mills (P) Ltd,
401.Sree Santhosh Garments,
402.Sree Selvanayaki Textile Mill
403.Sri Periyanayaki Amman Spinning Mills
404.Sri Ponvinayaka Textile Mill
405.Sri Ratnalakshmi Spinning Mills P Ltd.,
406.Sri Selvabathi Mills Private Limited
407.Sri Shanmugaraja Textiles
408.Sri Valli Spinning Mills
409.Sri Vignesh Yarns (P) Ltd.,
410.Swami Palani Andavar Spinners (India) Private Limited
411.Thirukailayanathar Spinning Mills
412.Uni Sourcce Treend India
413.Vijay Velavan Spinning Mills (P) Ltd - 75 Crore
414.Viking Knitters
415.Sri Krishna Textiles
416.Sri Selvakumar Mills (P) Ltd - 70 Crore
417.Thirumurugan Spinners - 11 Crore
418.TRK Textile India Private Limited - 86 Crore
419.Vedha Spinning Mills (P) Ltd (Unit II) - 160 Crore
420.Velan Spinning Mills India (P) Ltd
421.Sri Laxmi Narshimaa Spinning Mills Pvt.ltd
422 Aswath weaving Pvt.ltd
423.Ice wear Creation Pvt.ltd - 100 Crore
424.Jaychithra Garments
425.RBR Garments Pvt.ltd
Miscellaneous
- Freshworks, Chennai-Shan Krishnasamy is a co-founder and the chief technology officer
- SNJ SUGARS , Chennai(2000 Crore)- 2 director are KVG - Jayaraman Chinnamalai Krishnakumar & Murugesan Rangasamy
- RanIndia Steels,Erode(200 Crore)-One of the main promoter R.Nagarajan(KVG)
- Repco Home Finance,Chennai - one of the director Ganapathy Ramasamy Sundaravadivel(KVG)
- CHEZHIYAN SEMBIAN SIVAKUMAR - director of SUN DIRECT TV & Cheif Operating Officer of Sun TV Network
Famous Educational institutions
- Kumaraguru College of Technology(KCT), Coimbatore
- KMCH institute of medical sciences, Coimbatore( 150 MBBS seat)
- Saveetha University, Chennai and Amaravati(AP)(250 MBBS seat and 100 BDS seat) SIMATS DEEMED UNIVERSITY (saveetha.com)
- St.Peter’s Medical College, Hospital and Research Institute, Hosur (150 MBBS seat) Contact Us « St. Peter's Medical College Hospital (spmch.ac.in)
- PGP group, Nammakal
- Hindusthan, Coimbatore
- Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Tiruchengode(150 MBBS seats)
- Nanda institutions, Erode
- Vivekandha Dental Collage for Women, Tirucengode(100 BDS seats)
- KSR Dental collage,Tiruchengode(100 BDS seats)
- JKKN Detal Collage, Komarapalayam(100 BDS seats)
- NM Collage, (150 MBBS seats)
- Kongu engineering college, Erode
- Bannari Amman Institute of Technology (BIT), Erode
- NGP group, Coimbatore
- BVB schools, Coimbatore and erode
- CS academy schools, Coimbatore and erode
- The Indian public school, Salem, Erode, Trichy and Dindigul
- N.Mahalingam college, pollachi
- KSR college, Thiruchengode
- Nanda college, Erode
- KPR college, Coimbatore
- SNS college, Coimbatore
- Sri Sakthi college, Coimbatore
- Kathir college, Coimbatore
- PGP college, Namakkal
- Pavai college, Namakkal
- Vellalar college, Erode
- Info college, Coimbatore
- SSM college, Dindigul
- Adhiyamaan Engineering Collages and other Institution , Hosur , Krishnagiri , Dharmapuri
- Kalaijar Karunanidhi college, Coimbatore
- Park Group of Institutions Tirupur , Coimbatore , Chennai
- Jai sriram Engineering college ,Tirupur
- Rathinam Group of Institutions, Coimbatore
- United institute of technology, p.n.palayam, coimbatore.
- trinity college for women , Namakkal
- Vivekananda college, Tiruchencode Namakkal
- Yuvabharathi Schools (CBSE & Matric), Coimbatore
- Jaycee Schools ,Coimbatore
- KMG college, Pollachi
- MuthuMase college, Dharmapuri
- Kongu Colleges (polytechnic, Engineering, CBSE, Matriculation)
- VG Groups , Coimbatore
- Adthiya institute of technology,Coimbatore
- Magalam Education Trust , Anthiyur , Erode
- Vidyaa Vikas Institution, Tiruchengode , Nammakal
- Green Park Group of Institution , Nammakal
- Ppg college Coimbatore,
- Kumaraswamy college karur,
- K.Ramakrishnan college karur to Trichy road,
- Maharaja college ,Dharapuram , Erode, Coimbatore.
- Sri guru college Coimbatore
- Sasurie college vijayamangalam
- kongunadu college ,Tholurpati
- Mahendra college namakkal
- Kaumaram Prashanthi Academy ,Special education school ,Coimbatore
- RKR Group of Education Institue , Udumalpet
- Senthil Public School , Salem , Dharmapuri
- Builders Engineering Collage , Erode
- NTC Collage of Transport Education ad NTC Institute of Driver Training and Research
- Rathinam group of institutions , Coimbatore
- SPAN SEZ - IT/ITS, Coimbatore (Rathinam)
- Nalanda International Public School & Junior Collage, Krishnagiri , Hosur , Mettur.
- Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Technology (CIET), Coimbatore
- Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and science , Coimbatore
- Thiru RamaKrishna Nallammai Polytechnic College , Dharapuram
- SKL Public School, Tirupur
- Vanavarayar Institute Of Agriculture, Pollachi
- Satchidananda Jothi Niketan International School, mettupalayam
- K.Nanjappa Gounder College of Education , Dindigul
- SKS Postgraduate Medical Institute and School of Nursing , Salem
- PSG Ponnammal Transports & Educational Institutes, Erode
- AVINASI GOUNDER MARIAMMAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION,Erode
- PERI Institute of Technology (PERI IT), Chennai
- The PSG College of Education,Sankari (District Salem) Tamil Nadu
- PPG Group of Institue, Coimbatore
- Alchemy Public School, Coimbatore
- Kongu educational trust, Karur
- Kongu educational trust,Nammakal
- NYRUTHI ARTS & SCIENCE COLLEGE,COIMBATORE-
- Nyruthi Polytechnic College,COIMBATORE-
- Billabong High International School, Coimbatore
- Anna Gem Science Park School
- Excel College of Engineering & Technology, Komarapalayam
- Navarasam Arts & Science College, Erode
- Shanmuga Engineering College, Tiruchengodu
- Karur Velalar college of arts and Science for Women, Karur
- Padmavathi College of Pharmacy ,Dharmapuri
- knowledge institute of technology, salem
- Muthayammal Engineering college, Rasipuram
- AGN SCHOOL Group , Konganapuram
- KONGU ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE , Morappur , Harur,Dharmapuri
- Vidhya Mandhir Institute of Technology , Erode
- Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering & Technology , Coimbatore
- NIFT-TEA Knitwear fashion designing college , Tirupur
- P. A. College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi
- Sakthi Institute of Technology , Erode
- AVP college arts and science, Tirupur
- Kaamadhenu Arts and Science College , Sathyamangalam.
- Dheeran Chinnamalai International School, Uthangarai, Krishnagiri
- Indian Collage and Schools, Harur
- The Camford School, Coimbatore
- The Pupil Saveetha Eco School, Chennai
- Green Park Group of Institution, Namakkal
- Kurunji School, Namakkal
- Anbalayam Special School For Hearing Handicapped, Karur
- SSV, kodumudi
- Cheran Group of Schools, Karur
- P.D.Rajan Memorial Matric Higher Secondary School, Harur, Papireddipatti
- Vidyaa Vikas Matric Hr Sec School, Tiruchengode, Namakkal
- Ideal and Adharsh Vidylaya schools , Anthiyur and Palladam
- SRV Schools , Rasipuram , Thiruchy
- Firebird Institutions, Coimbatore
- Kongunadu Polytechnic College, Dindigul
- Salem Kongunaadu Arts and Science College
- Eden Gardens College of College of Education , Perumbalur
- PKP Institutions,Erode
- Shankar IAS Academy
- Shivparvathi mandradiar college of education, Palayakottai
- Shivparvathi mandradiar college of nursing, Palayakottai
- Best Classroom Coaching (UPSC exams)
- Trinity International School, Namakkal
Literature
- M.P. Periasamy Thooran: Musician, Chief Editor, Tamil Encyclopaedia (1948–1978), Padma Bhushan (1968).
- Pulavar Kuzhanthai (1 July 1906 – 22 September 1972) is a Tamil poet and writer.
- V.C.Kulandaiswamy-Academician and renowned author. Padma Shri(1992), Padma Bhushan (2002). Formerly Vice Chancellor of Madurai University, Anna University, IGNOU and Tamil Virtual University.
- Sirpi Balasubramaniam-winner of two Sahithya Academy awards, Former Professor and Head of Tamil Department, Bharathiar University.
- Silamboli S. Chellappan, Recipient of several awards including Kalaimamani award for his contribution to Tamil literature, member of the Central Institute of Classical Tamil.
- R. Shanmugasundaram - Tamil writer of the Manikkodi group. His novels revolve around the farming community.
- Soundara Kailasam - Activist and poet
- Sakthikanal - Writer
- L.S.Kandasamy - Started the Thannambikkai magazine and has written several books on self improvement.
- C.Subramaniam - Vice-Chancellor of the Tamil University, Thanjavur.
Academicians
- G. Ramaswamy-president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for the year 2011-12
- Mr.R. M. Vasagam-Project Director for APPLE, India's first experimental Geostationary Communication Satellite Project during 1977-83. Vice-Chancellor of Dr. M.G.R. Deemed University, formerly Vice- Chancellor of Anna University. Padma Shri Award 1982.
- Dr. Tamilmani, Former DG(Aero), DRDO Cheif(2015 to 2017) , cluster head of aeronautics in DRDO, and a scientist responsible the light Combat Aircraft (Tejas) programme,Bangalore
- Dr. R.Deivasigamani - Top Nuclear Scientist in India , Kalpakkam.
- Dr. C Damodaran - Top forensic scientist in the country Government appoints team to examine state of forensic science (dnaindia.com) and Project 39A — Reports 2 Forensics
- Dr. K. V. Kaliappan - Father of Applied Psychology in India Profile - Dr. K. V. Kaliappan
- Mr.K.R.Palaniswam-former president of the Indian Society of Gastroenlogy. Awarded the Padma Shri for 2006.
- Dr . Sengodagounder Rajamani - Chairman at International Union of Environment Commission, last 20 years https://in.linkedin.com/in/sengodagounder-rajamani-7753a315
- Prof. Mettupalayam A. Veluswami - Institute Chair in Mechanical Engineering IIT Madras Proctor&Gamble Award in 1974 in New York, USA at the ASME, for Best Research Paper, Best Teacher Award by the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, and from the University ofMassachusetts
, in July 1979, Outstanding Engineer Award by the Institute of Engineers, 2008 etc.USA - Gounder (ஆயி கவுண்டர்) - Ex DRDO distingused Scientist
- Mr.Chinnu Senthilkumar- Chief Operating Officer in Azure Capital Advisors Pvt. Ltd. Previously CEO for SanDisk Corporation's Indian operations. He received the "National Technology Award" award from the President of India in 1991.
- Ayee Goundan Former head of Hewlett Packard India Under business executives
- Professor P Duraisamy , former Vice Chancellor of University of Madras
- A. Ramasamy Gounder, the first non-brahmin principal of Govt Salem arts college(165 years old) https://gacsalem7.ac.in/list-of-principals/
- P. A. Venkatachalam-He won many International awards and recognition.
- DR. V.S. NATARAJAN-India's first professor in Geriatric Medicine, who was awarded the Padma Shri year 2012 [13],Government of Tamil Nadu honoured him "Best Social Worker" Award on the "World Elders Day" celebration on 08-10-2007.
- R.K.R.Palaniswamy padma shri medical
- R.Deenadhayalu - EX Computer Research head 90's, IIT madras.
- K.S. Palanisamy, former director of research at the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai
- V. C. Kulandaiswamy - Academician and renowned author. Formerly Vice Chancellor of Madurai University, Anna University, IGNOU and Tamil.Virtual University. Padma Shri(1992), Padma Bhushan (2002).
- P. A. Venkatachalam - Founder and Professor, Department of Computer Science/School of Computer Science and Engineering, College of Engineering,
- Guindy, Anna University [1973-1988].
- R. M. Vasagam - Project Director for APPLE.
- India's first experimental Geostationary Communication Satellite Project during 1977-83.
- Vice- Chancellor of Dr.M.G.R. Deemed University, formerly Vice- Chancellor of Anna University. Padma Shri (1982).
- P. K. Ponnusamy - Former Vice-chancellor, Madras University and Madurai Kamaraj University.
- C. Ramasamy - Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.
- Polanaickenpalayam N. Silambannan - Former Registrar - Bharathiar University, Former Principal - Gobi Arts & Science College, Gobichettipalayam.
- K. R. Palaniswamy - Former president of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology.
- Awarded the Padma Shri for 2006. He was awarded the FRCP Glasgow. He was instrumental in founding the department of Gastroenterology at Stanley Medical College, Chennai.
- K R V 'Raja' Subramanian - co-founded AnswerPal(Ascendum Systems). Served as Professor of Computer Science and Dean of Distance Learning at BITS, Pilani.
- K. S. Janakarathnam - Former President, Gobi Arts & Science College, Gobichettipalayam during 1973-89.
- Dr.J.N.Ramaswamy . He was professor of Engineering at Anna University from 1982 to 1984 and also selection committee chairman during MGR administration. He hails from Karur
- Sivachandran Balachandran gets AIR 1 in ICSI CS Executive June Exam 2018
- G.R.Sundravadevel - Board of Director Repco Home finance
- Dr Veerapan Subramanian - Pharma Legend ,
- Dr.V.Geethalakshmi - Vice-Chancellor , Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) , Coimbatore.
- Vignesh Muthusamy - Agri Scientist Vignesh Muthusamy - Google Scholar
- Sivakumar Kandasamy - Sivakumar Kandasamy - Google Scholar
- Dr R Jagannathan as Vice-Chancellor of the Periyar University , Salem Periyar University,Salem
Film industry
- A.P. Nagarajan - Tamil cinema film director ,Actor and Director. Directed famous Tamil epic movies(pathi padakal)
- Sivakumar - Tamil cinema artist
- K. B. Sundarambal - Tamil cinema artist
- Sathyaraj - Tamil cinema actor
- Surya Sivakumar - Tamil cinema actor
- Karthi Sivakumar - award winning actor in Tamil cinema
- Ponvannan - Tamil cinema actor
- Nandha Durairaj, cinema actor
- Sibiraj, Film actor
- Ranjith - Prominent Kollywood actor
- Kaliyappa Gounder - Prominent Film Producer
- Kovai Chezian - Prominent Film Producer
- Ganavel Raja - Film Producer (e.g. Paruthiveeran, jillunu oru kadhal)
- Satyan - comidian
- A. P. Nagarajan - Actor and Director.
- Directed famous Tamil epic movies Thiruvilayadal, Thiruvarutchelvar, Thillanamohanambal. Most famous for his “punch” dialogue –
- "Nettrikun thirapinum kuttram kuttramey” in the movie Thiruvilayadal.
- Kaliyappa Gounder - Famous producer. Produced blockbusters like Sorgavasal.
- Vijayakrishnaraj - Director
- Ponvannan - Movie Actor & Movie Director.
- Sathyan - Movie Comedy Actor.
- Nantha - Movie Actor.
- Ranjith - Movie Actor.
- Kathir - Movie Actor
- Hariraj - Movie Actor
- Ashok Selvan , Actor
Sports(many to be added to the list)
- Muttiah Muralidharan, Cricketer who played for Sri Lanka and Chennai Super Kings and currently representing Kochi Tuskers Kerala in IPL.
- P Subbarayan was the founder President of board of control for cricket in India BCCI Served as its president from 1938 - 1946
- P. Konguvel- former chess National champion and International Master.
- Prathiba, Yuvarajan - Woman Intl. Master
- Panneerselvam Iniyan - Chess, First Grand Master from KVG
- P. V. Nandhidhaa - Chess , First Woman Grandmaster from KVG
- R.Marisamy - Spiker from Sathyamangalam, represented India in Asian Volleyball championships.
- T.Muthu Prabhakaran - Leading 350cc Bike champion, from Tirupur.
- R.Mohanachellam - Striker from Saravanampatti, represented India in Beijing Olympics 2008.
- Dharun Ayyasamy - Olympic Athlete Runner National record holder
- Neyan Kangeyan - Under 19 Player Next Sach8n
- Rethin Pranav R.S
- Gayathri Nithyanandam- Rifle Shooter , Tokyo Olympic – 2021 ,. Gold Medal in National Championship ,South Asian Games & Silver Medal (Junior Level) in Asian Games
- Aparajitha Balamurukan - Squash Player
- venu rameshkumar - Motosports Racer also Galaxy knit garments MD
- Samita sivakumar - Squash
- Harini Rajendran, - Junior Equatraian Champ
Spiritual Leaders
- Swami Chidbhavananda, established many educational institutions in Tamil Nadu for the upbringing and welfare of the socially deprived.
- Swami Satchidananda, founder of Integral yoga and Yogaville in America and Yoga Guru for Actor Rajinikanth and also for several international actors and musicians
- Ramasamy Adigalar - Head Perur Madam, known for doing pooja in Tamil.honours
See Also
As Per the History both Cheras and Cholas , after 14th Century Malik Kafur Attack Legitimate son of Panya Dyanasty Amalgamated into Vellala Moved to Kongu Country as a Kongu Pandya Dyanasty , Kongu Chola , Western Ganga , Eastern Ganga(Kangeyan and Chola Pricess) Orissa , Sena Dyanasty of Bengal all belongs to Vellalar Caste.
There was Matrimonial Alliance between Kongu Chola and Later Pandya at 12 th Century AD , for Jatavarman Kulashekara Pandyan , Kongu Chola helped to Defeat Sinhala Army at 1190 AD , With the help Kongu Chola Later Pandya Raise was Happened at 1251 AD.
Now I am Going to give you 3 Proofs Decide your self
- Tamil Nadu Govt Proof(Journal of Tamil Studies (தமிழியல்) 1970 with Tamil Nadu Govt Symbol , Submitted to UNESCO)
- International Author who read 60K Indian Inscriptions(various languages) in which is ~ 50% belongs(30K) in Tamil Language and 80% of Inscription belongs to South India , Got Padma Shri Award 2013 .Noboru Karashima - Wikipedia , quote from his history book.
- Central Govt NCERT History Book data (6th and 7th standard), crores of Indian students read the history , famous Nayanmar Appar 7th Century Family Background as sample.
- About Left Hand and Right Hand Caste (Vellalar Not come into this)
- some 3 blog link
Journal of Tamil Studies (தமிழியல்) 1970:
IN 1970 International Institute of Tamil Studies; report submitted to the UNESCO, by A. Subbiah, Member-Secretary, Managing Committee on his visiting mission to fourteen countries with an UNESCO .
http://grant.http://www.worldcat.org/title/international-institute-of-tamil-studies-report-submitted-to-the-unesco/oclc/00393636
International Institute of Tamil Studies By tamil nadu govt
South Indian History and Society - Studies from Inscriptions AD 850-1800, Oxford University Press, Delhi (1984):
Central Govt NCERT History Book data (6th and 7th standard):
Out of 63 Nayanmars , 18 belongs to Vellalar Caste(almost ~9 of them are hereditary Army Commandar in Cheif of Chola,Pallava,Chera Kingdoms , 5 were Chieftains , 4 were wealthy land lords) , 3 Chola kings , 1 Chera , 1 Pandya(Married Chola Prince) and 2 Pallava Kings - total 25/63 belongs to vellala caste people on various social status(Ventar , Velir , Vellalar) -
Velir and Vellalars Given below 18: 1. Ilayankudi Maranar - Wikipedia , 2. Meiporul Nayanar - Wikipedia , 3. Viralminda Nayanar - Wikipedia 4. Manakanchara Nayanar - Wikipedia , 5. Arivattaya Nayanar - Wikipedia 6. Appar - Wikipedia 7. Eyarkon Kalikkama Nayanar - Wikipedia 8. Murkha Nayanar - Wikipedia 9. Sakkiya Nayanar - Wikipedia 10. Paranjothi - Wikipedia 11. Narasinga Muniyaraiyar Nayanar - Wikipedia 12. Satti Nayanar - Wikipedia 13. Kanampulla Nayanar - Wikipedia 14. Vayilar - Wikipedia 15. Munaiyaduvar - Wikipedia 16.Seruthunai Nayanar - Wikipedia 17. Kotpuli - Wikipedia 18. Idangazhi - Wikipedia
Ventar(7): Chola(3):1 . Kochchenganan - Wikipedia , 2. Pugal Chola - Wikipedia , 3. Mangayarkkarasiyar - Wikipedia Chera(1):Cheraman Perumal Nayanar - Wikipedia Pandya(1) : Koon Pandiyan - Wikipedia Pallava(2) : 1. Aiyadigal Kadavarkon Nayanar - Wikipedia 2. Kalarsinga Nayanar - Wikipedia
Most Nayanmars Time line were 6–9 th Century AD , Their History was written on 12th century by Another Vellalar.
Who is Chola:
Who is Chera:
Kongu Pandya : Family and Clan Present Among Kongu , Western & Eastern Ganga Dynasty and Sena Dyanasty.
Kamindan and Gounder Title of Kongu Vellala Gounder:
Kongu Vellala Gounder Have More than 4000 Inscription which was read and published by Govts, which talks about every clan/kootam/gothram belong to Kongu Vellala Gounder ( dated from early BC’s to 16th century itself more than 3000 Incriptions )
from 7th century to 14th century it self we can show more than 100 vellala kamindan kalvettu , there was I will list here atleast 30 Vellala Kamindan Kavlvettu
1002 AD , Kothamangalathu Madipalliyil(Military Camp) irukum Vellalan Mulabalathu Padai Valavan Chembian Kamindan(Tamil :கோதைமங்கலமான மடிகட்டளத்திலிருக்கும்(ராணுவ பாசறையில்) வெள்ளாளன் வீர நாரயணன் "மூலபல படை வளவன்" செம்பியன் காமிண்டன் - ARE 1905 S.no:711), Read about moola pala vathaip padalam(மூலபல-வதை படலம் என்று ராமாயண யுத்த காண்டத்தில் ஒரு படலமே வைக்கப்பட்டிருக்கும்) in Kamba ramayanam, understand Importance of this Kalvettu.
Chembian means Cholan
Ka means one who protects
mindan means Solider
Moola Pala Padai means Elite Regiment of Chola Dyanasty(only kings blood relations can be part of this Regiment)
Valvan means Chief of this Regiment , He is Vellalan - Dated 1002 AD
மூலபல-வதை படலம் என்று ராமாயண யுத்த காண்டத்தில் ஒரு படலமே வைக்கப்பட்டிருக்கும்
Read the Data, In Image your self with Kalvettu Dates
அவிநாசி முதலியான சோழ நாராயணக் காமிண்டன் (மூல குலம்)
பூமி காமிண்டன் முதலிக்காமிண்டன் (செல்ல குலம்)
முதலிகள் அத்தாணிக் காமிண்டர் (செல்ல குலம்)
அபிமான சோழநல்லூரில் வெள்ளாளன் மருதகாமீண்டன்
1921 - Caste Census
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