Literature, since the advent of Renaissance ceased to exist under the monopoly control of the aristocrats and common people in the same way now drew pleasure from the contemporary literary works. Human behavior & the political morals were the major themes discussed in the texts of the period. Nationalist poets began to use their pen to imbibe the nationalist spirit among the common masses. "Tirukkural" was the major work of the South Indian tradition. "Prathapa Mudaliar Charithram", the novel depicted the human condition extremely.

A number of journals were published due to the increasing demand of the literate mass who were aware enough about the cross currents of the society. "Rajavritti Bodhini" & "Dina Vartthamani" portray the political upheavals. A humor magazine "Ananda Vikatan" was the anthology of short stories, which amusingly interpreted, yet sarcastically the behavior of the people of the time. Telegu & Kannada Literature also immensely moved by the impact of Renaissance. Renaissance in South India aimed to induce vitality through social reforms.