Notable persons
Among 'seven patrons' (kadaiyezhu vallal); Vel-Pari, Malayaman Thirumudi Kaari and Ori were from Parkavakulam.
Late N.P.V. Ramasamy Udayar, Founder Chancellor, Sri Ramachandra University.
Mr T.R. Pachamuthu, Founder Chancellor, SRM University
Late Shri. Salem Arunachala Udayar. He, along with other prominent leaders of the community like Shri. Palayanur R. Venugopalaswamy Udayar, T.S.S. Swaminatha Udayar (ex-MLA) revived the Parkavakula Sangam in 1970s.
Mr R. Krishnamoorthy, ex- Advocate-General, Government of Tamilnadu.
'Padmashri' Dr R.Sivaraman Dean (Rtd), Madras Medical college.
Mr R.Sellamuthu, I.A.S Secretary, Housing and Urban Development, Govt. of Tamil Nadu.
Mr. A. M.Raman, I.A.S
Mr. T.K. Rajendran, I.P.S , Inspector General of Police
Dr. P. Thangaraju, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University .
Prof. M. Ponnavaiko, Vice-Chancellor, Bharathidasan University .
Dr. P. Ramasamy, Vice-Chancellor, Alagappa University .
Venkatakrishna Udayar-a Philanthropist, who gave his land to homeless people during 1977 fluid situation in Samudram Village, Tiruchirapalli district and also helped poor people for their education and employment.
Politics
Late Sir A. T. Panneerselvam, Former minister of Tamil Nadu and Justice Party politician.
Late G.K.Moopanar ex- General Secretary, All India Congress Committee.
Late Salem N. Ramasamy Udayar, Treasurer, Tamil Nadu Congress Committee.
Mr R. Soundaraja Moopanar,Ex- MLA [ Papanasam ], President Parkavakula Sangam.
Mr V V Swaminthan, Former Minister
Mr G.K. Vasan, cabinet minister for shipping
Late Mr K.P.Selavaraj, District Secretary AIADMK (Salem)
Late Mr V.Tamilarasu, Ex-MLA [Attur], District Secretary AIADMK (Salem)
Mr R. Devadas, Ex-MP [Salem]
Mr D. Amaramoorthy, MLA [Ariyalur]
Mr A. Soundrapandian, MLA [Lalkudi]
Mr M. Dhandapani, MLA [Vedasandur]
Mrs R.Jones Rooso(DMK)[Tamilnadu Semippu kitanku leader],Devakottai.
Mr A.K. Murugesan, Ex-MLA [Attur], District Secretary AIADMK (Salem)
Mr S.R. Sivalingam,Ex-MLA and Salem district DMK deputy secretary
Mr M.Ramkumar,Ex-MLA (Papanasam)
Judiciary
R. Krishnamoorthy, ex- Advocate-General, Government of Tamilnadu.
S.R.Singaravelar, High court chief justice.
R.Mohanadoss,District Judge
Entertainers
Mr Vijaya T. Rajendar Cine artist and Politician
Mr Kovai Thambi - Movie producer and Politician
Mr Silambarasan Rajendar-actor
Mr Rajappa - Actor
Mr Aravindraj
Business Personalities
Mr K.V.P.Sadayandi Moopanar [POTHYS , Chennai]
Mr K. Vaidyalingam Udayar [Balaji Rubber Group of Companies, Salem]
Mr R. Vasudevan Udayar [Hotchips, Chennai]
Mr R. Jagadeesan [Thambbi Modern Spinning Mills Limited, Salem]
Late Thiru Anthony muthu udayar(cardamon estate) Royappanpatty, theni.
Late Dr. V.Michael, Founder St. Michael College of Engineering and Technology, Kalayarkoil, Sivaganga District.