P. Ramachandran (11 July 1921 â 23 May 2001) was an Indian politician and Member of the Legislative Assembly. In parliament he represented Tamil Nadu. He was also Governor of Kerala (1982–1988).
In the assembly he was elected from Cheyyar Constituency in 1957 and from
Peranamallur constituency as an Indian National Congress candidate in 1962. He was later elected to Lok Sabha from Chennai Central constituency as a Janata Party candidate in 1977. He was also best friend of Sivaji Ganesan
Ramachandran served as a President of Tamil Nadu Congress Committee.