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Actor Vijay warns Tamil Nadu over handing ancient Dravidian script to younger star
✍️ India Today
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 01:38 AM
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Tamil cinema icon Vijay has publicly warned that Tamil Nadu may be transferring custodianship of the ancient Tamil script to a younger film hero, prompting a debate on cultural stewardship.
Veteran Tamil actor Vijay raised an alarm on social media, questioning a recent move by the Tamil Nadu government that appears to assign the guardianship of the oldest Dravidian script to a younger film personality. Vijay’s post, which quickly trended, suggested that such a handover could dilute the script’s historic and cultural significance.
The script in question, often identified as the ancient Tamil script, is regarded as a cornerstone of Dravidian heritage and has been protected by the state for decades. Cultural scholars argue that any shift in its custodianship should involve extensive consultation with historians and language experts to ensure its preservation.
While Vijay’s remarks have sparked discussion among fans and cultural activists, state officials have not yet issued a formal response. The episode underscores the sensitive interplay between popular culture and heritage management in Tamil Nadu, a state where cinema and language politics frequently intersect.
The script in question, often identified as the ancient Tamil script, is regarded as a cornerstone of Dravidian heritage and has been protected by the state for decades. Cultural scholars argue that any shift in its custodianship should involve extensive consultation with historians and language experts to ensure its preservation.
While Vijay’s remarks have sparked discussion among fans and cultural activists, state officials have not yet issued a formal response. The episode underscores the sensitive interplay between popular culture and heritage management in Tamil Nadu, a state where cinema and language politics frequently intersect.