Famous Persons from Periyakulam, Tamil Nādu, India
- Bala - Born on July 11, 1966 - Film producer, Film director, Actor, and Screenwriter - Filmfare Awards South
- R. Gnanagurusamy - Born on June 4, 1947 - Politician
- Muhammed Metha - Born on September 5, 1945 - Lyricist, Songwriter, Poet, and Writer - Sahitya Akademi Award in Tamil
- Suruli Rajan - Born on January 14, 1938 - Actor (died: December 5, 1980)