T D Ramakrishnan
Author Award: Vayalar Award
T D Ramakrishnan
T D Ramakrishnan is a critically acclaimed author and translator. He is the author of two widely acclaimed Malayalam novels, namely, Francis Ittykora and Sugandhi Enna Andal Devanayaki. The English translation of the latter titled Sugandhi Alias Andal Deavanayaki was longlisted for the DSC South Asian Literature Prize 2019. T D Ramakrishnan is the recipient of several prestigious literary accolades such as the Kerala Sahitya Academy Award, the Vayalar Award and the Basheer Award instituted by the Kerala Bhasha Institute. Retiring from professional service as the Chief Controller of the Palakkad Division in the Southern Railway, he is also the recipient of the 2003 National Award for Outstanding Performance instituted by the Railway Ministry. Pacha, Manja, Chuvappu; Sirajunnisa; Mama Africa and Alpha are a few of his other notable publications.
M Mukundan
M Mukundan is an esteemed author of Malayalam literature and a former diplomat. The author of the acclaimed novel Mayyazhipuzhayude Theerangalil, he is the recipient of several prestigious accolades such as the Kerala Sahitya Academy Award, the Vayalar Award, the ONV Award and the M P Paul Award, among others. He was presented with the insignia of Chevalier in the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government for his contributions to the field of literature. M Mukundan has also served as the President of the Kerala Sahitya Academy from 2006-2010. Ee Lokam, Athiloru Manushyan; Daivathinte Vikrithikal and Keshavante Vilapangal are his other critically acclaimed works. Ningal, a novel, is his most recent publication.
K Satchidanandan
An esteemed poet, K Satchidanandan is a paragon of excellence in the field of literature. His oeuvre spans across varied genres like poetry, drama, article and travelogue. Satchidanandan writes poetry and prose in both Malayalam and English. He has 24 collections of poetry to his credit besides four books of travel, a full length play and a collection of one-act plays, and many critical essays. He currently serves as the President of the Kerala Sahitya Academy. K Satchidanandan is the Festival Director of the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) 2025. Dukham Enna Veedu, Iruttile Pattukal, Pahadi oru Ragam Mathramalla, Marichupoya Muthashikku oru Kathu are a few of his works. K Satchidanandan is the recipient of several prestigious accolades like the Sahitya Akademi award, the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award, the Ezhuthachan Award, the Vayalar Award, the UAE World Poetry Peace Prize and Knighthood from the Government of Italy.