Author Award: Mathrubhumi Kalalaya Award

Mohanakrishnan Kalady is a native of Kalady in Malappuram district. He works as a chemistry teacher at N.S.S. College. His works include Kaladikkavithakal, Kalkkkarivandi, Palaise, SMS Phalithangal, Passenger, Raincoat, Palysum Mazhapottum, Nirangalute Kramam Marippoyoru Mazhavillu, and Choolam.He has received the Mathrubhumi Kalalaya Award, Kerala Sahitya Academy Kanakasree Award, Vailoppilly Award, Kairali-Atlas Jewellery Award, and Vivekananda Yuva Pratibha Award.