Kavya Ayyappan

A noted Malayalam author, Kavya Ayyappan began writing from her school days. She is a prominent contributor to the genre of Malayalam short stories. Her story, titled Aroopiyude Kannukal, was the winner of the 2023 Malayala Manorama Magazine Story Award and her story titled, Oravakkuthi, was awarded the First Prize in the 2021 Story Competition held as part of the Mathrubhumi Vishu Special Issue. Kavya Ayyapan also contributes stories to several leading contemporary publications. Idam is her published collection of short stories whereas Pandarathozuthu and Pathirathallu are the other acclaimed stories penned by her.