M Karunanidhi's son Stalin appeals to emotional fans to maintain peace

Born on June 3, 1924, at Thirukuvalai, now in Nagapattinam district, Karunanidhi never lost an election, having been elected to the state Assembly 13 times since 1957.

Karunanidhi's remarkable literary skills and success as a screenwriter and subsequent popularity played a big role in his rise in the DMK and his overall stature.