Background
Dandapani Desikar was born in Tiruchengattangudi, near Nannilam in Madras Presidency.
Dandapani Desikar was born in Tiruchengattangudi, near Nannilam in Madras Presidency.
He got training from Manicka Desikar and Kumbakonam Rajamanickam Pillai. He was the son of Muthiah Desikar. He gave his first performance in Tirumarugal.
He was a Professor and Head of the Department of Music, Annamalai University for fifteen years.
He acted in Tamil films including Nandanaar which was produced by South. South. Vasan.