Songs like "Achcham Enbathu Madamaiyada" were used to promote Dravidian ideals directly to the public.
| Song Title | Film (Year) | Why You Need It | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Nadodi Mannan (1958) | The orchestral opening is legendary. MGR’s entry in this song is cinema history. | | Engey Nimmadhi | Anbe Vaa (1966) | The ultimate "sad" melody. MGR pining for love. Soothing and melancholic. | | Thoongadhe Thambi Thoongadhe | Padagotti (1964) | A motivational anthem for students and workers. Don't sleep, wake up and fight! | | Neela Vana Odaiyil | Anbe Vaa (1966) | Romantic masterpiece. The picturization in a canoe is breathtaking. | | Oru Koppaiyile | Thirumalai Thenkumari (1970) | A folk-based hit that shows MGR’s rural connect. | | Ammavum Appavum | Enga Veettu Pillai (1965) | A heart-tugging family song about parental love. | | Vaanaththukkukku | Raman Thediya Seethai (1972) | Philosophical and deeply spiritual. | Tamil Old Songs. MGR Hits