In 1944, Thanthai Periyar formed the Dravidar Kazhagam by merging the Justice Party with the Self-Respect Movement. This was not only a political step but also a cultural revolution that challenged social hierarchies and promoted equality, rationalism, and women’s empowerment. His vision was to build a just society free of caste oppression and to foster Tamil pride and Dravidian identity. The movement inspired future leaders and laid the foundation for the Dravidian political era, which transformed the social, political, and cultural landscape of Tamil Nadu for generations to come.