What is the history of Telugu people in Tamil Nadu?

What is the history of Telugu people in Tamil Nadu?

Right through the 15th century onwards large number of Telugu speaking people came and settled across Tamil Nadu. Some were there to help the Nayaks rule the kingdom. Others were traders and craftsmen. Some of the chieftains deployed by the Nayaks known as Palayakkarar (Polygar) were also Telugu.

Which castes in Tamil Nadu have Telugu as their mother tongue?

Many castes in Tamil Nadu have Telugu as their mother tongue. Naidu, Naickar (Nayakkar), Reddiar, some Chettiar (Chetti) and some scheduled castes are some examples.

Who was the only Tamil prime minister between 1920 to 1954?

Between 1920 to 1954, there were only two premiers/chief ministers who were of Tamil origin: P Subbarayan, a Gounder and C Rajagopalachari, a Tamil Brahmin. All the others were native Telugu speakers, be from Andhra region or from Tamil Nadu. What happened after 1953?

When did Andhra become a separate state from Tamil Nadu?

In 1953, Andhra was formed as a separate state. Between 1920 to 1954, there were only two premiers/chief ministers who were of Tamil origin: P Subbarayan, a Gounder and C Rajagopalachari, a Tamil Brahmin. All the others were native Telugu speakers, be from Andhra region or from Tamil Nadu.

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What is it like to be a Tamilian with Telugu friends?

Tamil and Telugu is one of the best combo of friends one can even have. This is from my personal experience. Me being a proper Tamilian from Chennai, Starting from my kinder garden days to my days post wedding in an entirely different country my close friends have always been Telugu people.

Can a Telugu guy learn Telugu easily?

A Telugu guy can eassssillllyy learn Tamil in no time. And a Tamil guy can very easily learn Telugu. Telugu films are not so famous in Tamil Nadu as Tamil films are famous at our places. But a lot of Tamilians enjoy watching Telugu films by downloading them or watching online.