This is a list of notable people who belong to an ethnic Tuluva community and who natively speak Tulu language. [1]
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This is a list of notable people who belong to an ethnic Tuluva community and who natively speak Tulu language. [1]
Vinay Kumar Sorakke, former Karnataka minister, MP and MLA. Current AICC member
Dr Devdas Kapikad Film actor and Director
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