Movies
The superstar of Tamil Cinema.
Who is Rajinikanth?
Tamil composer who won an Oscar
Who is A.R. Rahman?
The poet who promoted women's rights, anti-caste, and indian freedom
Who is Bharathiyar?
The Chola king who is renowned for temple-building and his governance.
Who is Raja Raja Chola?
Traditional Tamil breakfast item that is steamed.
What is Idli?
This actor is known for performing various roles in his movies. Also known as Ulaga Nayakan.
Who is Kamal Haasan?
The famous music composer who is very famous for using folk tunes in cinema music.
Who is Ilayaraja?
The author of one of the oldest works in Tamil Literature know for dealing with the everyday virtues of life.
Who is Thiruvalluvar?
The period of Tamil history known for the academies of literature, poetry, and scholarly works.
What is the Sangam period?
This crepe-like dish is very popular in all of Tamil Nadu.
What is Dosa?
This popular director in the 1970s-1980s was known for making movies that focused on unconventional themes and hard-hitting contemporary subject matter. He directed popular movies such as Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal, Thillu Mullu, Sindhu Bhairavi, and Unnal Mudiyum Thambi.
Who is K. Balachander?
This popular lyricist is known for his Tamil word choice in contemporary songs. He is part of the A.R. Rahman, Mani Rathnam trilogy.
Who is Vairamuthu?
The female poet who wrote Athichoodi.
Who is Avaiyaar?
The 4 main Tamil Dynasties.
Who were the Cheras, Chozhas, Pandyas, Pallavas?
The vessel used to consume Filter Coffee in addition to the metal tumbler.
What is a dabarah?
This movie is the story of a child of Sri Lankan Tamil parentage adopted by Indian parents, whose desire is to meet her biological mother in the midst of the Sri Lankan Civil War. It is popular for its music, plot, and acting.
What is Kannathil Muthamittal?
This very popular playback film singer is known as "The Nightingale of the South". She worked a lot with SP Balasubramaniam and Ilayaraja.
Who is S. Janaki?
The author of the Silapathikaram.
Who is Ilango Adigal?
The son of Raja Raja Chozha who conquered up to the Ganga river and all the way down to Indonesia.
Who is Rajendra Chozha?
What food is traditionally eaten on.
What is a banana leaf?
The lead actress in the Tamil-cult film Mayabazaar. A biopic was recently made about her.
Who is Savithri?
The popular carnatic singer who was well-renowned world wide. She performed in the UN. She received the Bharat Rathna award.
Who is M.S. Subbulakshmi?
The five epics of Tamil literature.
What are Silapathikaram, Manimegalai, Kundalakesi, Valayapathi, Civaka Cinthamani?
The social reformer known for his opposition to the caste system. He started the Self-Respect Movement and Dravida Kazhagam.
Who is Periyar?
This plant is usually consumed on Pongal.
What is karumbu (sugar cane)?