Sri Sai Natyalayam [Since 1950]

This music and dance Institution was founded by Natya Chelvam Nattuvamar Stalwart Guru Mayavaram Sri.M.S.Ramaswamy Pillai (First disciple of Natanakala Kesari Padmashri Late Vazhuvoor B.Ramiah Pillai) in the year 1950.
Our founder M S Ramaswami Pillai is a Brathanatyam legend. He trained thousands of students which also includes Dr.Padma Subramaniam, Flim Stars like E V Saroja, Madilakshmi , Chachu, Kuchala Kumari, Hemamalini (Hindi artist) etc.,


The dance Natya Natakam “Malavikai Thirumanam” and “Annai Indra” are the most famous Natya Natakam of M S Ramaswami Pillai in which music was composed by T R Pappa for Malvikai Thirumanam and Dr Kunnakudi Vaithyanathan for Annai Indra. Sri Ramasamy Pillai was honoured with the title Natyachelvam, by our Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamilnadu Sri M.Karunanidhi. Sri Ramasamy Pillai also worked as Dance Master for many Tamil Films like, Maduraiveeran, Konjum Salanghai, Manam oru kurangu,pudupatti ponuthaayie,etc. He has also conducted hundreds of Bharathanatyam recitals and Arangetram for his students. He has traveled many Countries to give his service towards this field of Bharathanatyam. He started this Institution in the year 1950.