Thanthai Periyar Keywords: Thanthai Periyar , Erode Venkatappa Ramasamy , reformist , portrait , Tamilian , founder of Dravidian movement , Dravidian movement , Caste system , women independence View Portfolio icon Share Facebook Twitter Whats App Pinterest Description -- Art Number 25742 Artwork Title Thanthai Periyar Artist Name Yazhini G Medium Watercolour and pastel on 200gsm cold pressed paper Information A great reformist in 20th century. He is a Tamilian and the founder of Dravidian movement. He dedicated his life for the annihilation of Caste system, women independence, Tamils Nationality rights and lead a self respect movement.