The collective said Vairamuthu’s writings are nowhere close to reflecting Tamil society’s core values or its long-cherished cultural pride. A Collective of Tamil Creators, Readers, and Social Activists have urged that the Jnanpith Award to Vairamuthu be withdrawn immediately. The letter with 230 signatories, including writer Ambai, poet Sukumaran and actor Rohini among others, pointed out that granting this award to an undeserving individual would irrevocably erode the credibility and dignity of the award in the future. Published – March 20, 2026 12:33 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Outdoor Stadium in Kurnool to be developed with more infrastructure T.N. Assembly election: Villivakkam, a densely-populated urban area faces civic gaps despite infrastructure push