Erotic literature has been a part of Tamil literary tradition for centuries. The ancient Tamil text, the Tirukkural, written by Thiruvalluvar, contains sections on love and relationships, which some consider to be a form of erotic literature. Moreover, the Sangam era (300 BCE - 300 CE) saw the emergence of poems and songs that dealt with love, desire, and intimacy. These works were not necessarily obscene or explicit but rather explored the complexities of human emotions.