Kulithalai is a town located in the Karur district of Tamil Nadu, India. It serves as a suburb of Tiruchirapalli City.
The recorded history of Kulithalai dates back to the Cheras and continues through the medieval Chola period beginning in the 9th century. Over time, the area was ruled by various powers, including the Medieval Cholas, Later Cholas, Later Pandyas, the Vijayanagar Empire, and the British.