India’s Poetry Moves From Literary Circles to Social Reels

Poetry in India used to be mainly shared through books, magazines, gatherings and open mics.

Now many people discover poems through short videos on social media.

Creators read poems aloud in reels that can reach thousands or millions of viewers.

Some creators share famous poems, while others perform their own writing.

Audiences often respond strongly to poems about love, loneliness, memories and everyday life.

Social media also helps publishers promote books and writers.

However, the algorithms may favor quick, attractive videos over poems that need more time to understand.

Poet Daniel Sukumar worries that creators may avoid difficult subjects such as caste.

Overall, social media has made poetry easier to find while also changing how it is performed and judged.