Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 13/12/1963 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Thiruthuraipoondi |
Latest News about T. T. V. Dhinakaran
Dhinakaran criticized the AIADMK leadership after senior leader K. A. Sengottaiyan was removed from the party. He argued that the expulsion would damage AIADMK politically, especially in the southern districts, as the state moved toward the 2026 elections.
Dhinakaran called for an urgent assessment of crop losses in the Cauvery delta after heavy rain affected paddy and other crops. He said the damage extended beyond paddy to pulses and millets and pressed the authorities to respond quickly.
T. T. V. Dhinakaran announced that AMMK would exit the BJP-led NDA in Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. The move marked a major realignment in the state’s opposition politics and signaled growing friction within the anti-DMK camp.
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Bio/Wiki
| T. T. V. Dhinakaran is an Indian politician from Tamil Nadu and the nephew of V. K. Sasikala, former General Secretary of AIADMK. | |
| He belongs to the Thevar community, a dominant OBC community in southern Tamil Nadu districts. | |
| He is the founding General Secretary of Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazagam (AMMK), a political party he launched after his expulsion from AIADMK. | |
| His full name is Thiruthuraipoondi Thiruvenkatam Vivekananda Dhinakaran. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Weight | 86 Kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife | D. Anuradha |
Family
| Father | T. Vivekanandam |
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| Mother | Vanithamani (sister of Sasikala) |
| Siblings | Bhaskaran, Sudhakaran |
Career
| Party | Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazagam (AMMK) |
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Favourites
| Favourite Politician | Jayalalitha |
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Social Media
| https://x.com/TTVDhinakaran |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born into Thevar community, classified as a Backward Class in Tamil Nadu. | |
| 2. Vanithamani, the mother, is the sister of Sasikala Natarajan. | |
| 3. Known as the TTV Brothers with two siblings. | |
| 4. One brother, Sudhakaran, was adopted by Jayalalitha. | |
| 5. Helped mentor O Panneerselvam at the beginning of his political journey. | |
| 6. Supported O Panneerselvam as a candidate for Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. | |
| 7. Won RK Nagar by-election with a margin larger than late Chief Minister Jayalalitha's previous victory in the same constituency. | |
| 8. Faced corruption charges including money laundering case linked to alleged bribing of Election Commission officials. |