Kalaithanthai Karumuttu Thiagarajan Chettiar
Kalaithanthai Karumuttu Thiagarajan Chettiar
Founder (1893–1974)
Kalaithanthai Karumuttu Thiagarajan Chettiar was a visionary industrialist and philanthropist who founded several institutions across Tamil Nadu. He was deeply rooted in Tamil culture, supported the freedom movement, and believed that education was a key to national progress.
His institutions reflect his dedication to community upliftment, and his ideals continue to guide generations. A man of simplicity and substance, he is fondly remembered for shaping the academic legacy of Tamil Nadu.