It is an ancient Dravidian language with rich literary tradition. It is a 5000-year-old language with millions of speakers in India, Sri Lanka and other nations. 

Sanskrit is an ancient Indo-Aryan language mainly used for religious ceremonies, chants, and scholarly pursuits. It is the language of Jainism, Hinduism, and Buddhism. 

Kannada's roots date back to the 5th century CE. It is a Dravidian language and is still spoken in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. 

Another Dravidian language with rich history and literature dating back to the 5th century CE. It is primarily spoken in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. 

Malayalam is a Dravidian language spoken mainly in the Indian state of Kerala and Lakshadweep. It has deep roots in the history dating back to the 9th century CE. 

Odia is an Indo-Aryan language spoken mainly in Odisha and neighbouring parts. It is an ancient Indian language that dates back to the 10th CE.