ഗോപാലന്* രാമചന്ദ്രന്*) (January 17, 1917 – December 24, 1987), popularly known by his initials MGR ( Tamil : எம்.ஜி.ஆர்), was an Indian film actor , producer and politician . In his youth, MGR and his elder brother, M. G. Chakrapani became members of a drama troupe to support their family. Influenced