He had a reputation for being extremely opinionated and influential, and people who knew him recall that he instilled fear in musicians, dancers and artists around the country.
[citation needed] In addition to books, his writings were featured in The Hindu, India's national newspaper, and the Journal of the Music Academy.
Ramachandran developed and produced Kesavardhini hair oil[citation needed].
Ramachandran edited and brought out a magazine Shilpasree devoted to Bharatanatyam, music and fine arts.
As of 2007, his grandchildren and their children lived in various locations around the globe, including Switzerland, the U.S., New Zealand, Canada and India.