M. Ayyakkannu (born 15 August 1927) was an Indian politician. He was born in Ladapuram village, Trichinopoly District.[1][2] He was the son of S. Muthusamy.[1] After studied at Annamalai University in Chidambaram and the Madras Law College, obtained a B.A. (Honours) degree.[1][2] In 1949 he became the secretary of the Social Service League at Annamalai University, and became chairman of the History and Politics Association in 1951.[2] He served as Secretary of the Madras Depressed Class Youth Association.[2]