Award Quote by Vijay Sethupathi

National identity does not figure in the Tamil way of thinking.

— Subramanian Swamy

It's true that I run a multi-national group but I have no interests in India. So please tell me, what should my identity be?

— Lakshmi Mittal

Anyone who does not say, 'I am Indian first and then a Tamilian,' is anti-national.

— Subramanian Swamy

I grew up a Tamilian.

— Ajith Kumar

I am always for and with the Tamil people.

— Vijay Sethupathi

There is always a question that arises asking if am a Tamilan. I am 66 years old now. I had been in Karnataka only…

— Rajinikanth

The Tamil audience has accepted me and given me a place to establish myself. I'm not taking things for granted... I've learnt the language.

— Ritika Singh

I speak Tamil well and I am proud to be living as a Tamil. but above it all, I am very proud Indian!

— Mithali Raj

A lot of stuff has been said about me. People said I was a Malayali because I have Shivan in my name just like…

— Vignesh Shivan

I owe my career in the South to Tamil films.

— Ashish Vidyarthi

I'm indebted to the people of Tamil Nadu.

— J. Jayalalithaa

I am an ordinary woman from a Tamil family.

— Tamilisai Soundararajan