Movies
Which 2011 movie features the viral song "Why This Kolaveri Di"?
3 (Moonu)
What is the traditional classical dance form originating from Tamil Nadu?
Bharatanatyam
Thai Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated every year in the month of August.
False
What soft, steamed white food are normally ate with hot sambar and coconut chutney?
Idly
What major city serves as the official capital of Tamil Nadu?
Chennai
Which classic 2004 Vijay movie features the iconic dance track "Appadi Podu"?
Ghilli
Which ancient Tamil literary work written by Thiruvalluvar contains 1,330 couplets divided into three main sections?
Thirukkural
Which specific day of the four-day Pongal festival is dedicated to honoring farm cattle?
Mattu Pongal
Crunchy, donut-shaped Tamil lentil snack that is spicy and served as short eats at every wedding.
Vadai
How many letters does the Tamil alphabet have?
247
What is the name of Lokesh Kanagaraj's connected cinematic universe featuring Kaithi, Vikram, and Leo?
LCU (Lokesh Cinematic Universe)
What traditional South Indian classical music system originated in Tamil Nadu?
Carnatic music
What is the name of the Tamil New Year celebrated in mid-April?
Puthandu (or Varusha Pirappu)
What iconic street food is made by chopping up flaky roti on a hot griddle with spices, veggies, and meat or egg?
Kothu Roti
True or False: Tamil is one of the official national languages of Singapore.
True
Which iconic 2005 horror-comedy starring Rajinikanth features the haunted mansion spirit named Nagavalli?
Chandramukhi
What traditional garment is wrapped around the waist, often worn casually by folding it up in half?
Veshti
What sweet rice dish made with milk and intentionally boils over a pot during Pongal?
Sakkarai Pongal
What huge, super crispy fermented rice crepe is usually served rolled up with spiced potato masala inside?
Dosa
Which city in northern Sri Lanka is famous for being the heart of Sri Lankan Tamil culture?
Jaffna
Which 2022 epic historical drama film directed by Mani Ratnam was based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's famous 1950s novel series?
Ponniyin Selvan: I (PS-1)
What is the name of the traditional rice flour patterns drawn at the entrance of homes for good luck?
Kolam
What is the name of the day right before Pongal, where people discard or burn old household items to signify a fresh start?
Bhogi
What legendary spiced rice and meat dish is pretty much the requirement of every Tamil wedding reception?
Biryani
Which major body of water borders the entire eastern coast of Tamil Nadu?
Bay of Bengal