1. Tamil (தமிழ்)
2. Telugu (తెలుగు)
3. Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ)
4. Malayalam (മലയാളം)
5. Hindi (हिन्दी)
"Semmozhi" translates to "classical language" in Tamil. The status acknowledges the long history, rich literary heritage, and significant cultural impact of these languages.