[1] M. Ehirajulu was born in Parangipettai, near Cuddalore, India.

Their family business did not interest him, but he aspired to have a career similar to that of his cousin Samiyar in Cuddalore.

He went to Samiyar's alma mater to study, and in 1937, after his junior high school at Cuddalore, he was the topper in the starting lineup for talent, speed, and agility.

Ethirajulu worked in the second world DRP system from 1947-1951, becoming the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation inspector.

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