Tamizh Nadu
The state sport of Tamil Nadu (only the tamil name will be accepted!)
Sadu-gudu (kai-pudi)
Muskets in the civil war could have used this podi
Molaga Podi (gunpowder)
Mt. Everest
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Personal floral arrangement
Malai, Maalai
A 2007 Shah Rukh Khan/Deepika Padukone masterpiece with many references to India's film industry.
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A beer mixed with lemonade.
Om Shandy Om
This "Google AI" actor was once a chemistry lecturer at Madras Christian College
Gemini Ganeshan
The only city in the state bombed during WW1 - British Name Only!
Madras
Elmo and Big Bird live on the street with the same key ingredient as this podi
Ellu Podi (Sesame Powder)
Steve Young's Number
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To Reach
Ettu, Yettu
A 2011 film starring Farhan Akhtar, Hrithik Roshan, and Katrina Kaif centered on 3 friends taking a road trip to Spain.
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A botanical spirit that comes primarily from juniper berries.
Gindagi Na Milegi Dobara
This actor starred in a 1969 movie in a double role and a fight scene with a real lion filmed in Jaipur. The actor was given a signature cap to shield him from the sun during filming.
MGR
A non-alcoholic drink that Madurai is famous for - made with milk, almond, and sarsaparilla
Jigarthanda
A three-point shooting Splash Brother.
Karuveppilai Podi (Curry Leaf Powder)
Bombay Sapphire, Kingfisher, Old Monk
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Separate
Thanni, Thani
A Karan Johar classic that follows Hrithik Roshan's journey to London to reunite his brother, Shah Rukh Khan, with his father played by Amitabh Bachchan.
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A popular Caribbean spirit made from sugarcane byproducts.
Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Rum
Prior to taking an acting name, this actor was named after the same legendary figure as the Mumbai International Airport
Rajnikanth
O. Panneerselvam, who has served multiple times as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, began his political career in this constituency.
Periyakulam
Vampires hate this podi
Poondu Podi (Garlic Powder)
Improving your literacy
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Catching some ZZZ's
Padi, Padu
A film with Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone that gave us the hit song 1, 2, 3, 4 (Get on the Dance Floor)
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The trendiest cocktail of 2025 that mixes coffee and vodka
Chennai Espresso Martini
The stepmother of Salman Khan, she was born in Burma and fled to India with her family during WWII
Helen
The fruit most often used in veggie tacos in America, this is also the state fruit of Tamizh Nadu
Jackfruit
Instagram for participants of the Kentucky Derby
Kollu Podi (Horsegram Powder)
Mick Jagger's Band
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George Washington's coin
Kal, Kaal
An MG Ramachandran film starring Jayalalitha about emancipation and resistance against oppression
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A classic tiki cocktail featuring rum and Curacao liqueur
AdiMai(Tai) Penn
Her full name was Shree Amma Yanger Ayyappan and was an accomplished painter
Sridevi