Kulala

Kulala is a Hindu caste who traditionally pursued pottery trade and farming as professions and are commonly found in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and southern and western parts of Tamil Nadu. They belong to the Other Backward Class group.

Etymology
Kulala are the descendants of the three sons of their original ancestor, Kulalan, who was the son of Brahma. Kulalan prayed to Brahma to be allowed to create and destroy things daily, so Brahma made him a potter.

Distribution
Andhra Pradesh

They speak the Telugu language and are also known as Kulala, Kummara and Salivahana

 Tamil Nadu 

Tamil-speaking Kulalar in southern and western part of Tamil nadu they use the title Velar and Udayar

Telugu-speaking Kulala in southern Tamil Nadu use the title Chettiyar (Also known as Telugu Chettiar). They are relatively recent migrants in the southern region of Tamil Nadu.

 Karnataka 

In Karnataka they speak both Tulu and Kannada language and are also known as kumbara and Kulala. They use the title shetty.

 Kerala

Kulala community (also known as Kulala Nair) is found only in the Kasaragod district of Kerala state in India, where they have several exogamous gotras, including Banjan, Banjera, Salian and Upian. They use the title "Nair". In Kasaragod district the Tulu-speaking Kulala community has another name - Moolya.

This community has completely given up their traditional occupation in Kerala.

Culture
They follow both Saivism and Vaishnavism. Their rituals and ceremonies are similar to those of the Kama or Vellalar. Some have priests of their own caste, while others employ brahmins. They have claimed a higher social status.