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S. S. S. Chokkalingam was a notable figure in the Tamil film industry and a prominent businessman. He was involved in various sectors, including ship-wrecking, banking, and film production. He hailed from C.RM.S House, Kandanur.
Early Life and Career Chokkalingam hailed from the Chettiar community, known for their business acumen and contributions to various industries. He founded the Nagarathar National Bank, which was established on October 20, 1936. The bank played a significant role in the financial sector of the Ramnad district, and its Corporate Identification Number (CIN) is U93090TN1936PLC000273.
Chokkalingam was also one of the first five prominent bankers from the Nagarathar community, alongside:
Indian Bank - Founded in 1907 Bank of Chettinad - Established in 1929 Indian Overseas Bank - Founded in 1937 by Chidambaram Chettyar
Contributions to the Film Industry Chokkalingam made significant contributions to Tamil cinema through his production house, Mayuraa Films. Some of his notable productions include:
Adhirshtam (1939)
Director: S. D. S. Yogi Music: Sarma Brothers Cast: V. V. Sadagopan, T. Suryakumari, K. R. Chellam, M. N. Srinivasan Baktha Arunagiri (1937)
Director: S. D. S. Yogiyar Music: Thevaram C. Sangkaralingam Business Ventures In addition to his film production activities, Chokkalingam was involved in the ship-wrecking industry and had ancestral plantations in Burma (now Myanmar). His diverse business interests highlight his entrepreneurial spirit and significant contributions to various sectors.
Involvement in the Freedom Struggle Chokkalingam, along with his friend Naggappan from Chettinad, was involved in the Indian freedom struggle. Naggappan later became the first Member of Parliament (MP) from Chettinad, and their contributions are part of the rich history of the Chettiar community's role in India's fight for independence.
Spiritual Connections Chokkalingam was well-known in spiritual circles and was very close to Thiruchi Swami, a revered spiritual leader. Thiruchi Swami, also known as Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Shivarathnapuri Bhagawath, was a prominent figure in South India, known for his spiritual teachings and contributions to Hinduism
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Tamil_films_of_the_1930s#1938_