Actor Dhanush has sparked a language debate in Tamil Nadu after urging students to learn Tamil, including reading and writing skills. Speaking at his former school in Chennai, he said knowing one’s mother tongue is important and should not be ignored. He shared his international experience to highlight how other countries value native languages alongside English
Tamil cinema star Dhanush has sparked a renewed conversation about language and cultural identity in Tamil Nadu after appealing to students to stay connected with their mother tongue. The actor said that knowing Tamil should be considered a source of pride and that people should make efforts to learn how to read and write the language.
Dhanush shared these views while interacting with students and teachers at Thaai Sathya Matriculation School in Chennai, where he studied during his childhood. His speech focused on the importance of balancing modern education with respect for one’s linguistic roots.
Dhanush talks about declining tamil literacy
Recalling his school years, Dhanush said he was not fluent in English during his early education and often made mistakes while speaking it. However, he was comfortable communicating in Tamil.
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