Dr Rajeswari Chellaiah Ph.D. has dedicated a major part of her life to researching the charisma and enigma of MGR. She has published various research articles on MGR, the events, incidents and anecdotes of the life and times of MGR. What made him such a phenomenal success? What endeared him to the masses, especially the women-folk who shared a maternal affinity with the charismatic idol who went on to be the numero uno star of the Tamil film industry and Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister for three consecutive terms.