Valvil Ori was a Tamil king and skilled archer,[1] who ruled Kolli Hills region in present day Tamil Nadu. He was one of the Tamil Kadai ezhu vallal (Transl. 'Last Seven Patrons').[2] Politically he aligned with the Cholas and fought against the Cheras and Malaiyaman Thirumudi Kari.[3] Legend claims that he was defeated and killed by Kari of the beautiful spear, the lord of Mullur, who then gave Kolli hills to the Cheras.[4] Kari was later killed by the Chola king Killivalavan.[5]
| Valvil Ori | |
|---|---|
| King of Kolli Hills | |
 A statue of Valvil Ori | |
| Reign | Unknown - c.120 CE |
| Successor | Perum Cheral Irumporai (by annexation) |
| Died | c.120 CE Kolli Hills (probably) (in present-day Namakkal/Tiruchirappalli districts, Tamil Nadu, India) |
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