Doordarshan Kendra, Chennai has launched a new programme series on MGR in connection with his birth centenary this year. He was one of the greatest film actors of Tamilnadu and his fame still rules the millions of hearts. Further he was Chief Minister of Tamilnadu, ruled it a decade. This year on 17th January was his 100th birthday and Tamilnadu Government is celebrating his Birth Centenary elaborately throughout the year. Being a people's Actor and popular Chief Minister of Tamilnadu, Doordarshan Kendra, Chennai therefore has planned a programme titled MGR 100 in 100 episodes involving PGF Coimbatore, Madurai and DDK Puducherry. An inaugural function of MGR 100 was organised on 4th March in our studio participated by many VVIPs and public who praised Doordarshan for this programme which is being telecast on Saturdays and Sundays at 10.10 PM.