Vijayanagara Series 13: What is the origin of Reddiyar in Tamil Nadu?

 1.We do not know much of the origin of Reddy s of Andhra and Telangana. As you are aware Reddy’s are predominant community in both states.

2.Reddiyars of Tamil Nadu, have warrior lineage.

3.Fall of the Kakatiyas in 1325 due to invasions from North, made them to form their own country in coastal andhra which was later annexed to Vijaya Nagara Kingdom.

4.When Madurai was liberated from Sultanates by Kumara Kampanna and Bukkaraya of Vijayanagara Sangama dynasty, the kingdom still faced trouble from Travancore.

5.The deputed Madurai Forces, comprised predominately Panta Reddiyars. They defeated Travancore forces in Valliyoor. This is the origin of Tamirabharani Reddiyars and Kerala Reddiyars.

6.These Reddiyars are called Panta Reddiyars and Kondaveedu Reddiyars. They moved from Andhra to Tamil Nadu during Vijaya Nagara empire - to the places Pondicherry, Cuddalore, Villupuram, Thiruvannamalai, Chennai, Kanchi, Vellore, Trichy.

7.They speak unadulterated Talli Telungu free of sanskrit. Later it was influenced by Tamil and Malayalam words depending on the region. For example, Mariammal Temple in Tamil (Goddess of Small Fox) is called Muthyalamma in Talli Telugu.

Without knowing their Royal lineage, Reddiyars of Tamil Nadu suffix Reddi (instead of Reddiyars), a farming community.

Reddiyars of TN are Royal Warriors.