Thuglak’s Legacy

Thuglak started a revolution under the legendary Cho. Today, Thuglak Digital takes that torch online. under the vision of the current Editor S Gurumurthy. Shri Venkateshwaran, a dynamic & multifaceted journalist, with the guidance and blessings of Editor Shri S Gurumurthy, frontends the Digital Journey of Thuglak, as Chief of Thuglak Digital. No filters. No fear. Just firebrand truth for the thinking Tamil youth.
1970
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Cho Ramaswamy
Mr. Cho Ramaswamy founded the magazine and commenced its first publication on the first day of the Tamil harvesting month "Thai" (Tamil: தை) based on the Tamil calendar system, corresponding to January 14, 1970 in the Gregorian calendar. He was the editor of the magazine ever since, and had penned several columns. The name of the magazine and its mascot draw from Muhammad bin Thuglak, Sultan of Delhi; on whom in 1968 the founder staged a play and later produced a movie in 1971.
2001
Gurumurthy
Swaminathan Gurumurthy
Swaminathan Gurumurthy (born 1949) is the editor of the Tamil political weekly magazine Thuglak. Gurumurthy is a part-time director on the central board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Gurumurthy is a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ideologue. He is a chartered accountant by profession. He is the co-convenor of the RSS affiliate Swadeshi Jagaran Manch.
2011
Shri Venkateshwaran
Shri Venkateshwaran is a Strategist in Political Affairs & Digital Media, Chief of Thuglak Digital, and Personal Secretary to Shri S. Gurumurthy. Known for his viral series 'Vedippurappesu', he helps brands, leaders, corporates and other institutions build influence in digital spaces.

Mission of Thuglak Digital

At Thuglak Digital, our mission is to provide an unapologetic, fearless, and unfiltered platform for the thinking Tamil youth. We are here to foster critical dialogue, promote transparency, and empower the youth to engage with the world, boldly and responsibly.

Thuglak Digital Team