C. P. Chitrarasu (11 April 1906 – 16 February 1978) was an Indian politician and writer from Tamil Nadu.
In the 1950s he worked as a script writer at the Modern Theaters film company.
Chitrarasu wrote a total of 23 books including biographies of world leaders and plays.
In 1970 he was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative council and became its presiding officer (chairman).
On his death Mr.M.G.Ramachandran the then chief minister of Tamil Nadu walked the entire of approx 3 km stretch from C.P Chitarasu residence at Anna Nagar, Chennai to burial ground in New Avadi Road, Chennai,along with the vehicle carrying his mortal remains.