A memorial has been constructed at a cost of Rs 39 crore over 2.21 acres in memory of former Chief Minister Karunanidhi, located on the Chennai Marina beach. Along with this, Perarirjanar Anna memorial was also repaired. After all the work, Karunanidhi’s memorial and the renovated Anna memorial were inaugurated by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin opened it yesterday.
The film called “World of Artists” is placed in the basement. It has been developed as a digital museum depicting the life story of former Chief Minister Karunanidhi. It was inaugurated by President M. K. Stalin, in the presence of ministers, Alliance party leaders, actor Rajinikanth, poet Vairamuthu and others.
Equipped with modern technology, the museum exhibits the artist’s rare photographs from his childhood to his old age under the name of Ezhilovyamal. An explanatory video of 8 books including Nenjuku Neeti is broadcast. A similar highlight is the tech house which is like taking a train from Tiruvarur, the artist’s hometown, to Chennai.
