Pillai is surname used by landowners of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The Hindus and Christians use Pillai. Wedding celebrations take place in according to the religion of practice. The Hindu Pillai Brides belongs to various castes like Padmasaliya, Elur Chetty, Illathu Pillai, Isai Vellalar, Kaaralavellala Pillai, Karai Kattu Pillai, Karkarthar Vellalar, Nair, Nangudi Vellalar, Nanjil Nattu Vellalar, Saiva Pillai and Saiva Vellalar. The Pillai Brides from Andhra Pradesh belong to the Gavara community