Formal:
* சுகமா? (Sukama?) - This is the most common and polite way to ask "how are you?"
* நலமா? (Nalmaa?) - This is another formal way to ask, slightly more formal than "sukama?"
Informal:
* எப்படி இருக்கீங்க? (Eppati irukkinga?) - This is a more informal and friendly way to ask "how are you?"
* எப்படி இருக்கீங்க? (Eppati irukkinga?) - This is a very informal way to ask "how are you?" usually used among friends or family.
You can also add the word "சாரி" (saari) after the phrase for extra politeness.
For example:
* சுகமா சாரி? (Sukama saari?) - How are you? (formal and polite)
* எப்படி இருக்கீங்க சாரி? (Eppati irukkinga saari?) - How are you? (informal and polite)
It's best to use the appropriate phrase based on your relationship with the person you are talking to.