U+0D15 "ക" Malayalam Letter Ka Unicode Character

U+0D15 "ക" Malayalam Letter Ka is the first letter and a consonant in the Malayalam script used primarily to write the Malayalam language of Kerala, India. It represents the sound [ka], an unaspirated velar stop, and is derived from the ancient Brahmi script through the evolution of the Grantha and Vatteluttu writing systems. In the modern Malayalam alphabet, it serves as a fundamental building block for forming syllables and words, often appearing with vowel diacritics to denote different vowel sounds. Its distinct visual form, characterized by a curved top and a single vertical stroke, is central to the script's aesthetic and functionality in digital and printed texts.