Is the Tamil Language important and relevant even today?

Tamil language is the oldest language in India and in this article we will see whether the Tamil Language is as relevant today as it was in the ancient times.

Tamil language, primarily spoken in India, is one of the oldest languages of the Dravidian language family. It is the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu and Union territory Puducherry situated in the southern part of India. It is also the official language of countries such as Sri Lanka and Singapore. And it is also widely spoken in countries like Malaysia, Mauritius, Fiji, and South Africa. The early 21st century had more than 66 million Tamil speakers.

The earliest inscription written in Tamil dates back to the 5th century CE. It has a huge cultural history attached to it. From the ancient dialects and inscriptions of various kings and kingdoms to the development of its literature. Tamil has a lot of documented history and if you are someone who is keen on learning the history of various places and their culture then Tamil should be very important to you.

Apart from the historical connection, Tamil is one of the oldest languages has a rich culture and a variety of art and literary forms. And in order to get to know it closely, it is important to know Tamil because a language itself is a part of the culture. 

Tamil Nadu and other southern parts of India are set to be one of the largest IT hubs. Tamil is the local language it, therefore, becomes important in order to make a place for yourself in the big city. It would widen your scope for a career with a lot of options in India as well as abroad. 

Tollywood and Rajnikanth have been of great attraction to a lot of us. With some awesome movies, Kollywood is gaining a lot of popularity. You can now watch the movies in their original language by learning Tamil. Also, the Tamil film industry has served as a base for many well-established actors, and if you are someone who is waiting for a miracle role you might as well try your luck in Kollywood. 

 

So these were some of the reasons why Tamil as a language is important today and why one  should look forward to learning it. That being said, any language popular or not is important because every language has its own history and culture and every language is unique in itself. And every language must be preserved for future generations to know and study.