Jai Tulunad (R.) Kudla Unit
Location:* Kudla (Mangaluru), Tulunad
Focus Areas: Mangaluru Taluk
Primary Goal: Promotion and preservation of Tulu culture, language, script, and traditions.
About the Unit:
Jai Tulunad (R.) Kudla Unit is a regional wing of the parent organization Jai Tulunad (R.), committed to the cultural, social, and linguistic upliftment of the Tulu Nadu region, especially in and around Kudla (Mangaluru). The unit plays an active role in grassroots mobilization and awareness initiatives to reinforce the unique identity of Tulunad.
Formation:
The Kudla Unit was officially formed on 23rd February 2020 at Mannagudde Government Higher Primary School. Since its inception, the unit has consistently worked towards connecting the community through meaningful cultural and social initiatives.
Notable Activities:
* The "Nettherumboli" Blood Donation Camp was held on 6th July 2025 at Konchadi Vidya Higher Primary School in collaboration with SAKSHAMA Dakshina Kannada Unit, Seva Bharathi Kudla, and Wenlock Hospital, Mangaluru
* A Environment awareness program titled “Bale Dai Nadka” was conducted in Bajpe with participation from local health centers and temple committees
Core & Executive Committee for the 2026–2027 term:
| Sl. No. | Designation | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | President | Rajashree Chandrashekar |
| 2 | Vice President | Chethan Poojary |
| 3 | Secretary | Sharathraj Alankar |
| 4 | Joint Secretary | Jeevitha Kuthar |
| 5 | Organising Secretary | Akshith Shetty Kenjar |
| 6 | Joint Organising Secretary | Latha Dimpal |
| 7 | Joint Organising Secretary | Tejaswini |
| 8 | Treasurer | Bhavishya Sandeep |
| 9 | Joint Treasurer | Prajwal Kotian |
| 10 | Executive Committee Member | Chirag |
| 11 | Executive Committee Member | Prema Shetty |
| 12 | Executive Committee Member | Rohini Shetty Manel |
| 13 | Executive Committee Member | Puneeth Bolooru |
| 14 | Executive Committee Member | Rajesh Shetty |
| 15 | Executive Committee Member | Keerthan R Kotian |
| 16 | Executive Committee Member | Jathin |
| 17 | Executive Committee Member | Anusha Salian |
Core & Executive Committee for the Year 2024–2025
(From 29 September 2024 –25 January 2026 )
| Sl. No. | Designation | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | President | Manish Kumar |
| 2 | Vice-President | Chetan Anchan Manjalkatte |
| 3 | Secretary | Latha Dimpal |
| 4 | Joint Secretary | Rajesh Shetty |
| 5 | Joint Secretary | Chandra Tuluve |
| 6 | Treasurer | Puneeth Boloor |
| 7 | Joint Treasurer | Nagaraj Shettigar Koppala |
| 8 | Organising Secretary | Bhavishya S Kudla |
| 9 | Joint Organising Secretary | Akshith Shetty Kenjar |
| 10 | Executive Committee Member | Durgaprasad Rai |
| 11 | Executive Committee Member | Keerthan R. Kotian |
| 12 | Executive Committee Member | Sharath Raj Alankar |
| 13 | Executive Committee Member | Sanketh Yeyyadi |
Core & Executive Committee for the Year 2023–2024
(From 24 September 2023 – 29 September 2024)
| Sl. No. | Designation | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | President | Niranjan Karkera Porkodi |
| 2 | Vice-President | Manish Kumar |
| 3 | Secretary | Chetan Anchan Manjalkatte |
| 4 | Joint Secretary | Rajesh Shetty |
| 5 | Treasurer | Shwetha Shetty |
| 6 | Joint Treasurer | Puneeth Boloor |
| 7 | Organising Secretary | Durgaprasad Rai |
| 8 | Joint Organising Secretary | Latha Dimpal |
| 9 | Joint Organising Secretary | Swathi Shetty |
Core & Executive Committee for the Year 2020–2021
(21 February 2020 – Aug 2020)
| Sl. No. | Designation | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | President | Roshan Renold |
| 2 | Secretary | Rithesh |
| 3 | Joint Secretary | Ramesh |
| 4 | Treasurer | Rakshan |
| 5 | Tulu Script Incharge | Akshay |
| 6 | Media Coordinator | Sanath |
| 7 | Media Reporter | Alokith |
Jai Tulunad (R.) – Bantwal Unit
The cultural heart of Bantwal witnessed a historic moment on August 17, 2025, with the inauguration of the Bantwal Unit of Jai Tulunad (R.) at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Bhavan.
The programme was graced by several distinguished guests from social, cultural, and artistic fields and also featured vibrant cultural performances showcasing Tulu heritage.
With this formation, the Bantwal Unit begins its journey to uphold and spread the rich traditions of Tulunad.
Core & Executive Committee for the 2026–2027 term
| Sl. No. | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kishor Poojary Mundli | President |
| 2 | Pratheek Tuluve | Vice President |
| 3 | Shwetha D Badagabellur | Secretary |
| 4 | Ranjitha Shetty | Joint Secretary |
| 5 | Rohithakshi Ananthady | Treasurer |
| 6 | Raksha Kulal | Joint Treasurer |
| 7 | Renuka Kaniyoor | Organising Secretary |
| 8 | Thrishali Kulal Navoora | Joint Organising Secretary |
| 9 | Vinyas Tuluve | Joint Organising Secretary |
| 10 | Savitha Ananthady | Executive Committee Member |
| 11 | Divya Siddakatte | Executive Committee Member |
| 12 | Sushmitha Ananthady | Executive Committee Member |
| 13 | Manjunath Madhwa | Executive Committee Member |
| 14 | Janardhan | Lelelega Incharge |
| 15 | Prasthuthi | Lelelega Incharge |
Jai Tulunad (R.) – Kasrod Unit
Core & Executive Committee for the 2026–2027 term
| Sl. No. | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kushalakshi V Kulal Kanvathirtha | Honorary Advisor |
| 2 | Utthama U Urlithadka | President |
| 3 | Praveesh Kulal Beerikunja | Vice President |
| 4 | Jagannatha Kulal Kandatthodi | Vice President |
| 5 | Vinoda Prasad Rai Karinje | Vice President |
| 6 | Krishna Prasad Kidoor | Secretary |
| 7 | Ashwini K | Joint Secretary |
| 8 | Harikanth Saliyan Kasrod | Treasurer |
Core & Executive Committee for the 2023–2024 term
Jai Tulunad (R.) – Bangalore Unit
Core & Executive Committee for the 2026–2027 term
| Sl. No. | Designation | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | President | Vinay Maniyana |
| 2 | Vice President | Sharath Kodavoor |
| 3 | Secretary | Akshay Acharya |
| 4 | Joint Secretary | Pradeep Shetty |
| 5 | Joint Secretary | Meghana Rakshith |
| 6 | Joint Secretary | Diya Bolar |
| 7 | Treasurer | Ranjan S Y |
| 8 | Joint Treasurer | Sudhir Devadiga |
| 9 | Joint Treasurer | Archana Rai |
| 10 | Organising Secretary | Guru Karla |
| 11 | Joint Organising Secretary | Rachana Shetty |
| 12 | Joint Organising Secretary | Nithesh Bangera |
| 13 | Executive Committee Member | Dhanraj Kulal |
| 14 | Executive Committee Member | Kishan J Rai |
| 15 | Executive Committee Member | Ashwini Gatty |
| 16 | Executive Committee Member | Dhavala Acharya |
| 17 | Executive Committee Member | Priya Yathish |
| 18 | Executive Committee Member | Shubhakar Naik |
| 19 | Executive Committee Member | Viji Kapikad |
| 20 | Executive Committee Member | Kashinath Gowda |
| 21 | Executive Committee Member | Sudarshan Acharya |
| 22 | Executive Committee Member | Avinash Mudradi |
| 23 | Executive Committee Member | Prashanth Kumar |
| 24 | Executive Committee Member | Jithesh Kulal Thokur |
| 25 | Executive Committee Member | Manoj Poojary |
| 26 | Executive Committee Member | Shashank Acharya |
| 27 | Executive Committee Member | Shravya |
Core & Executive Committee for the 2025–2026 term
| Sl. No. | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nidhish Shetty Shiroor | President |
| 2 | Yathish Kumar Mundodi | Vice President |
| 3 | Ranjan S Y Belalu | Secretary |
| 4 | Vinay Maniyana | Joint Secretary |
| 5 | Diya Bolar | Joint Secretary |
| 6 | Anudeep Shetty Yelluru | Treasurer |
| 7 | Meghana Rakshith | Joint Treasurer |
| 8 | Akshay Acharya Belady | Organising Secretary |
| 9 | Manoj Poojary Jayapura | Joint Organising Secretary |
| 10 | Sudhir Devadiga Mudradi | Executive Committee Member |
| 11 | Chaithra N Varkady | Executive Committee Member |
| 12 | Pooja Bangera Odipu | Executive Committee Member |
Jai Tulunad (R.) – Udupi Unit
Date: 03 November 2024
Venue: Sri Narayana Guru Auditorium, Bannanje, Udupi
The Jai Tulunad (R.) Udupi Unit was officially inaugurated on 03 November 2024 at the Sri Narayana Guru Auditorium, Bannanje, Udupi. This event marked a significant milestone in the organization’s ongoing efforts to preserve and promote the Tulu language, script, and culture across the coastal region.
On this occasion, Ms. Sushila Jayakar Kodavoor was appointed as the President of the newly formed Udupi Unit. The announcement of other office bearers was also made during the ceremony. The formation day brought together distinguished guests, cultural leaders, and community members in a unified commitment to advance the mission and vision of Jai Tulunad (R.).
Executive Committee 2024 - 25
| Sl. No. | Designation | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | President | Susheela Jayakar Kodavoor |
| 2 | Vice President | Kiran Odipu |
| 3 | Secretary | Sagar Bannanje |
| 4 | Joint Secretary | Vishanth Udyavara |
| 5 | Joint Secretary | Supreetha Kalmadi |
| 6 | Treasurer | Supriya Akhilesh Devadiga Bailoor |
| 7 | Joint Treasurer | Swathi Kodavoor |
| 8 | Organising Secretary | Veerendra Kodankoor |
| 9 | Joint Organising Secretary | Prashanth Kunjoor |
| 10 | Executive Committee Member | Shivaprasad Manipal |
| 11 | Executive Committee Member | Ambika Kannarpadi |
| 12 | Executive Committee Member | Sangeetha Manipal |
Jai Tulunad (R.) Karla Unit
Core & Executive Committee for the 2026–2027 term
| Sl. No. | Designation | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | President | Mahesh Kulal Belady |
| 2 | Vice President | Nithin Nalluru |
| 3 | Secretary | Akshatha Salian |
| 4 | Joint Secretary | Shashikala |
| 5 | Treasurer | Mahesh Moily |
| 6 | Joint Treasurer | Gouthami Shettygar |
| 7 | Organising Secretary | Ashwith Samani Belady |
| 8 | Joint Organising Secretary | Deepak Shetty Belady |
| 9 | Executive Committee Member | Santhosh Kedinje |
| 10 | Executive Committee Member | Praveen Mundli |
| 11 | Executive Committee Member | Rashmitha Shetty |
