Quick Info
| Profession | Businesswoman |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Tamil Nadu, India |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1936 |
| Age | 90 years |
Latest News about Dayalu Ammal
01/01/2025
Dayalu Ammal, the wife of late DMK patriarch M. Karunanidhi, was admitted to Apollo Hospitals in Chennai late on Tuesday night due to health complications. Reports indicated she was suffering from age-related illnesses including Alzheimer's disease, which she had been battling for several years.
01/01/2025
Following her hospitalization, Dayalu Ammal was discharged from Apollo Hospitals in Chennai after receiving necessary medical treatment. The discharge marked a positive development in her ongoing health management after a period of serious illness.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Dayalu Ammal |
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| Famous For | Being the 2nd Wife of M. Karunanidhi |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Not Known |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Address | No. 15, 4th Street, Gopalapuram, Chennai |
| Hobbies | Cooking |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widow |
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| Marriage Date | 01/01/1946 |
Family
| Husband | M. Karunanidhi (deceased 07/08/2018) |
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Career
| Assets/Properties | Lands owned by Dayalu Ammal Trust at Madakulam Village in Madurai District, land owned by Dayalu Ammal in Tiruvallur District, 60% share in Kalaignar TV, jewels worth ₹13 lakh |
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| Salary (approx.) | ₹64 lakh/year (as in 2011) |
| Net Worth (approx.) | ₹15.34 crore (Movable, as in 2011) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dayalu was married in her teens to widower M. Karunanidhi, gaining life experience early. | |
| 2. Her marriage faced challenges when Karunanidhi recognized Rajathi Ammal as Kanimozhi's mother. | |
| 3. Dayalu Ammal has been battling Alzheimer’s, Sjogren’s, Anemia, and other age-related illnesses since the mid-1980s. | |
| 4. Of her 4 children, M. K. Alagiri holds a special place in Dayalu's heart. |