They brought in their Tamil culture and over years, became part and parcel of Palakkad population and their identity got merged in the new culture. Their Tamil accent and cultural milieu, in the present generation of people, can be seen distinctly different from that of the people of Tamil Nadu.
They introduced their Tamil heritage, over time, became integrated into the Palakkad populace, and their identity blended into the new culture. Their Tamil accent and cultural environment, in today's generation of individuals, are noticeably distinct from those in Tamil Nadu.