Once in Chennai you become a Madrasi, a true south Indian, no matter where you come from rest of TN, AP, KL, or KN. That is because the city has accepted a certain image. Bengaluru despite being a superior city in terms of wealth and education, is still searching for an identity and is trying to deny it's cultural roots. And that reflects in the constant friction and violence. As Tamilians we are proud of what Bangalore has achieved in a short span, we see no competition but as an asset to our overall South Indian identity, but some Kannadigas are ashamed to be associated with Tamilians, most of them hate Chennai for no good reason.
