M. G. Ramachandran, also known as MGR, founded the AIADMK in 1972 after a split from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).

J. Jayalalithaa, also known as Amma, took over as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and the General Secretary of the AIADMK after the death of M. G. Ramachandran in 1987.

J. Jayalalithaa's first term as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu lasted from 1991 to 1996.

J. Jayalalithaa served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for four terms: 1991-1996, 2001-2006, 2011-2014, and 2015-2016.

O. Panneerselvam, also known as OPS, initially took over as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and the General Secretary of the AIADMK after the death of J. Jayalalithaa.

The split in the AIADMK in 2017 was primarily due to a power struggle between O. Panneerselvam and V. K. Sasikala, who was close to J. Jayalalithaa.

V. K. Sasikala was expelled from the AIADMK in 2017 and subsequently formed the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK).

J. Jayalalithaa was often referred to as the 'Iron Lady of Tamil Nadu' due to her strong leadership and decisive style of governance.

The AIADMK government under J. Jayalalithaa introduced the 'Amma Unavagam' scheme, which provided free rice to families below the poverty line.

M. G. Ramachandran was popularly known as the 'Puratchi Thalaivar' (Revolutionary Leader) for his charismatic leadership and his role in bringing about social and political changes in Tamil Nadu.

The AIADMK's election symbol is the 'Two Leaves', which represents growth, prosperity, and unity.

M. G. Ramachandran was also known as the 'Makkal Thilagam' (People's Leader) due to his immense popularity among the masses.

O. Panneerselvam served as the first Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu from the AIADMK.

M. G. Ramachandran was often referred to as the 'Thalaivar' (Leader) by his supporters and followers.

The AIADMK's official newspaper is called 'Namadhu Amma' (Our Mother).