Recognition Today
It was not until 1960, when a movie released on Veerapandya Kattabomman did the public take notice of the Palaiyakkarar's, who were till then simply termed as “local chieftains”. Till then their acts in the war was kept alive in the Folk songs and ballads in the western Tamil Nadu country side, often ignored by the rest. One of the famous legend is that of the great Kongu Chieftain and Palayakkar, Dheeran Chinnamalai and his revolt against the tryanny of the British forces in the South India
Today Puli Thevar, Veerapandiya Kattabomman, Dheeran Chinnamalai, Marudu brothers all are honored with monuments by the Government of Tamil Nadu. The movie Veerapandiya Kattabomman stands out as one of the best movies in Shivaji Ganesan’s long illustrious movie career, winning him many international fame and accolades.
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