Sir Vaithilingam Duraiswamy, a well known member of parliament during the British colonial period, and his son Yogendra Duraiswamy, a Hindu activist and well known diplomat, were born in Velanai.
Sir Vaithilingam Duraiswamy, a prominent member of parliament during the British colonial period, and his son Yogendra Duraiswamy, a Hindu activist and well-known diplomat, were born in Velanai.