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Thevar Magan Tamilyogi: A Scholarly Survey

Abstract

This paper surveys the figure and cultural phenomenon of the “Thevar Magan Tamilyogi”—a composite concept blending the film Thevar Magan (1992), its central character(s) and themes, and the socio-religious identity of the Thevar community as articulated through Tamil yogic, moral, and leadership tropes. The survey traces historical roots, cinematic representation, socio-political resonances in Tamil Nadu, ritual and devotional registers that inform the “Tamilyogi” ideal, critical receptions, and contemporary relevance. It synthesizes film studies, socio-cultural anthropology, religious studies, and political history to map how Thevar Magan functions as narrative, symbol, and social text.

1. Introduction and Definitions

• Scope: “Thevar Magan Tamilyogi” here denotes (1) the 1992 Tamil film Thevar Magan, (2) the archetypal leader/saintly landowner figure that the film evokes, and (3) the broader cultural construct linking Thevar caste identity, Tamilness, and yogic/ascetic virtues (Tamilyogi as a cultural shorthand for a Tamil spiritual-leader archetype).
• Objective: Analyze origins, narrative structure, iconography, sociopolitical impacts, ritualized reception, and scholarly debates; identify gaps and propose future research directions.

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