M M Dandapani Desikar (August 27, 1908 – June 26, 1972) was a Carnatic vocalist, actor and composer.
[1] 'Isai Arasu' Dandapani Desikar was born in Tiruchengattangudi, near Nannilam in Madras Presidency.
He was a Professor and Head of the Department of Music, Annamalai University for fifteen years.
He acted in Tamil films including Nandanar which was produced by S. S. Vasan.
[3] Adiyenai kattu arulvai angayarkkanni "Thunbam Nergayil" (lyrics by Bharathidasan)[4]