However, there are several Tamil adaptations of the Mahabharata, written by various authors over the centuries. Some notable ones include:
* Kamba Ramayanam: This is a classic Tamil epic poem that tells the story of the Mahabharata. It is considered one of the finest works of Tamil literature.
* Periya Puranam: This 12th-century work by Sekkizhar is a collection of hagiographies of Tamil Shaiva saints. It incorporates elements of the Mahabharata, particularly the story of Draupadi.
* The Mahabharata in Tamil: There are also several modern translations of the Mahabharata into Tamil.
It's important to differentiate between the original Sanskrit work and its Tamil adaptations. While the original Mahabharata was not written in Tamil, there are many Tamil versions that provide a rich and nuanced understanding of the epic.