Media & Press Kit
Official resources for journalists, media organisations, and press
Official Press Resources
Quick Reference Facts
- Full Name
- M.G.M. Anand Muthu (Manuel Gnana Muthu Anand)
- Popular Name
- MGM Anand; Anand Muthu
- Nationality
- Indian
- Religion
- Christian (Nadar community)
- Place of Origin
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- School
- St. Mary's School, Chennai
- University
- University of Madras, Chennai
- Current Role
- Group Managing Director, MGM Group of Companies (since 2009)
- Father
- Late Chevalier Dr. Manuel Gnana Muthu (M.G. Muthu), Founder & Chairman, MGM Group (7 Nov 1935, 23 May 2018)
- Brother
- Nesamani Maran Muthu (MGM Maran), Vice Chairman, MGM Group
- Group Turnover
- ₹2,500 Crore (reported)
- Hotel Portfolio
- 50+ hotels; 8,000+ rooms; 12 countries; 4 continents
- Dizzee World
- 60 acres; 47 rides; 1 million+ annual visitors; Chennai
- Group Sectors
- Logistics; Hospitality; Distilleries; Amusement Parks; Agriculture; Entertainment; Fast Food; Mining; Housing
- Employees
- 3,000+ in India; more including international hospitality staff
- Singapore Entity
- Director, Magnum Global Pte. Ltd.
- Industry Body
- Founder Member & Secretary, Southern Region, IAAPI
- Key Awards
- TripAdvisor Travellers Choice 2025 (5 properties); IAAPI recognitions; 30+ years group leadership
Official Links
Photo & Content Usage Guidelines
Attribution Requirements
Credit "MGM Group of Companies" or "mgm-hotels.com" as appropriate. Include source links when publishing online.
Permitted Uses
Editorial use in news coverage, educational materials, and factual reporting.
Prohibited Uses
Commercial advertising, endorsement of products/services, political campaign material, or misleading contexts.
Factual Accuracy
When reporting, ensure all statements are properly attributed to verified sources.
Media Inquiries
For interview requests, hotel media credentials, and press enquiries, please contact the MGM Group via mgm-hotels.com or muthuhotelsmgm.com.
MGM Group Website: mgm-hotels.com
Heritage Site: muthuhotelsmgm.com