State's Two Surviving Madhika Speakers Rue Intrusion of Vloggers Into Private Life

In 2024, Madhika, an almost extinct language spoken by only two people in Kerala, was introduced to the outer world.

- LAKSHMI ATHIRA @Kannur

In 2024, Madhika, an almost extinct language spoken by only two people in Kerala, was introduced to the outer world. The last fluent speakers—88-year-old K P Narayanan and his niece, 58-year-old Rajaputhri, of Kookanam near Karivellur—are struggling to preserve their linguistic heritage. However, their efforts face a significant challenge, as no other family members show interest in learning the language.

The duo now faces an unexpected and unwelcome challenge: becoming content for social media vloggers. A few months ago, a video featuring Narayanan and Rajaputhri conversing in Madhika went viral, drawing widespread attention.