arms Extent of Chera Kingdom Capital Early Cheras: Kuzhumur,  Vanchi , Karur, Tondi Second Cheras: Mahodayapuram , Kulashekarapuram Language(s) Malanattu Tamizh  - A varient of  Tamil  and predecessor of Malayalam Religion Adidravida,  Jainism , Buddhism ,  Judaism ,Hindu, Christianity ,  Islam Government Monarchy King Nedum Cheralathan Senguttuvan Chera Historical era Middle