Thillainathan Rudra, JP, UM (1909–1960) was a Ceylonese politician.
[1] Rudra's father Thillainathan hailed from Vaddukkoddai and he grew up in Wellawatte.
He became a champion weight lifter and gained the title of strong man of Colombo.
He gained notability for his service during the Easter Sunday Raid.
As Mayor he received Queen Elizabeth II during her Royal tour in 1954.