Aash Ashitha is an acclaimed journalist and author. An active contributor to noted publications, her works have been translated into English as well as German. Mushroom Cats, Jenniferum Poochakannu...

Ajai P Mangattu is a prominent bilingual author and translator. His debut novel is titled Susannayude Granthappura. Deham and Moonu Kallukal are the other novels penned by him. He is the author...

Ajijesh Pachat is a renowned author from Malappuram writing in Malayalam. He has written various novels, short stories and memoirs. His wide array of awards includes the Anganam E.P Sushama Endowment...

Akbar Kakkattil (1954–2016) was born on July 7, 1954, in Kakkattil, Kozhikode district. His father was P. Abdullah and his mother was C.K. Kunjamina. He held degrees in English Literature and Educa...

Akhil P Dharmajan is a celebrated author of Malayalam literature. He writes for several online media as well as on Facebook. He is the author of the best-selling phenomenon Ram â„… Anandhi. Ouija Boa...

Dr. Akhila K S is a noted Malayalam author. Many of her short stories have been published in periodicals including Mathrubhumi and Samakalika Malayalam. She is the author of such works...

Ambikasuthan Mangad was born in Bara village of Kasaragod district. He earned his M.A. and M.Phil degrees with top ranks and obtained a Ph.D. on the topic "Concept of Time in Short Stories." He has r...

Anujith P Dev from Kozhikode has been actively writing on social media from 2021. His first book is Vella Pookkal. His second book is in the making with DC ...

Anujith Sasidharan is a noted Malayalam author. Jayopakhyanam, which was shortlisted for the 2024 DC Books Golden Jubilee Novel Competition, is his most recent publication. He has been serving as t...

Anvar Ali is a renowned poet and lyricist, critic, translator, screenwriter, and documentary filmmaker. His first collection of poems, Mazhakkalam established him as a prominent voice in contemporary...

Arya Gopi is an acclaimed bilingual poet who writes in English and Malayalam. A contributor to major Malayalam journals, she has won more than fifty literary recognitions, both national and internat...

Asokan Charuvil is a short story writer. Kaattorkadavu, Kangaroo Nrutham, Kalpanikkaran, and Pulineli Station are some of his prominent works. He is the recipient of several awards, including th...

Aswathy Sreekanth is an actress, television host, writer and influencer from Kerala. She is a recipient of the Kerala State Television Award for Best Actress in 2020 for her performance in the popula...

B Jeyamohan is a writer and literary critic. He writes in Tamil and Malayalam. His oeuvre includes novels, short stories, literary criticism, biographies, introductory texts to Indian and Western lit...

Benyamin is an acclaimed author, best known for his magnum opus, Aadujeevitham, which earned him prestigious accolades such as the Kerala Sahitya Academy Award and the Abu Dhabi Sakti Award. Severa...

V. T. Bhattathiripad (1896–1982) was born on March 26, 1896, in Vellithiruthithazhe Illam, Merathur village in the former Ponnani taluk. While still in school, he published a student magazine title...

Bineesh Puthuppanam is a renowned author writing in Malayalam. Active in the film industry, he has scripted dialogues and written songs for several movies. He is the author of 15 books across differe...

Bipin Chandran stands is a distinguished writer, screenwriter, and actor who has made significant contributions to Malayalam cinema. An author, his literary repertoire includes Mammootty: Kazhchayum...

An esteemed author, feminist and academician, C S Chandrika is a trailblazer in the field of Malayalam literature. A front-line activist of the Kerala Feminist Movement of the 90’s, she is also act...

C V Balakrishnan is a versatile novelist, short-story writer and screenwriter writing in Malayalam. His oeuvre comprises more than sixty works across several genres. His works titled Athmavinu Sheri...

Christian Kracht is a widely acclaimed Swiss novelist whose work has been translated into 30 languages. His novels include Faserland, 1979, Imperium and Die Toten. Imperium was the recipient of the W...

Defne Suman is a renowned Turkish author. Her books have been translated into many languages of the world, including English, Spanish and German. Her English debut is The Silence of Scheherazade, a h...

Denny Thomas Vattakkunnel is a writer and educational entrepreneur, born in East Eleri village in Kasaragod. He pursued his studies at E. K. Nayanar Government College and the University of Calicut. ...

V. Dileep was born in Mokeri, Kozhikode district. He holds postgraduate degrees in Journalism and Communication. He regularly writes short stories and essays in various periodicals. His stories have ...

Dinnu George is a noted author writing in Malayalam. He is the recipient of several prestigious accolades such as the O N V Sargaprathibha Award, the Basheer Story Award, the Malayalam Aikya Vedi Awa...

Dr Madhavan V Pillai is a physician specialized in internal medicine, hematology and medical oncology; triple board certified by speciality divisions of American Board of Internal Medicine. He is a c...

Dr. Amal Paul is an upcoming voice amongst Malayalam thriller novelists. The recipient of several art and literature accolades during his schooling years, he currently serves at the MOSC Medical Miss...

Dr. K. Vasuki IAS is a distinguished civil servant currently serving as the Labour Commissionerate within the Government of Kerala. With a strong academic background and extensive administrative expe...

Dr. Nikhilesh Menon is a renowned author, director and medical practitioner. He has published four research papers and directed two short films. Pradhamadrishtya, Agocharam, Hananam and Prathik...

Dr. Rajad R is a crime fiction novelist. His debut novel, Onnam Forensic Adhyayam, received widespread critical acclaim. Subsequent works, Bodylab and Suspense Gene, published by DC Books, furthe...

Dr. Soumya Sarin is an eminent Paediatrician, Neonatologist and author making medical knowledge accessible and understandable for the common people. Her special areas of interest are newborn car...

E Santhosh Kumar is a well-known novelist and short story writer. He is the recipient of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi award for Short Story Collection as well as Novel. He has published more than 25 bo...

Ethiran Kathiravan is a noted Malayalam author. He writes on the topics of science, arts and films for several leading contemporary publications. He is the recipient of several prestigious accolades ...

Francis Noronha is a renowned Malayalam author. A contributor to several notable periodicals as well, he is the recipient of the inaugural Chembil John Award, the Sahid Smaraka Sahitya Theeram Award ...

G. Sankara Kurup was born on June 3, 1901, in Nayathode near Kalady. He served as a teacher for ten years at the Thrissur Training College and for nineteen years at Maharaja's College, Ernakulam. Aft...

G. R. Indugopan was born on April 19, 1974, in Valathungal, Eravipuram, Kollam. He was a journalist for many years and is a noted biographer. He has authored over thirty books across various branches...

Gayathri Arun is a writer and actor. She has worked in radio and publishing before becoming an actor. She started off as an actor through the television series Indira in Mazhvil Manorama. She has als...

Hrishikeshan PB is a well-known author and translator. He has translated poems from Marathi and many other Indian Languages into Malayalam and his works have also been translated into English, Hindi ...

Indu Menon is a renowned creative writer and sociologist. Her works have been included in university syllabi and translated to English, German, Arabic, Tamil, Hindi and Telugu. She is the recipient o...

J Devika teaches and researches at the Centre for Development Studies, Trivandrum, Kerala. She is interested in the intertwined histories of gender, politics, culture, and development in Kerala and h...

The winner of the 2024 International Booker Prize, Jenny Erpenbeck is an acclaimed German author. Her oeuvre spans across works of fiction such as The Book of Words, The Old Child and Visitation, amo...

Jimshar P is a noted Malayalam author. Bhoopadathilninnu Ninnu Kuzhichedutha Kurippukal, shortlisted as part of the DC Kizhakemuri Birth Centenary Novel Competition, is his debut novel. He is the rec...

Jinsha Ganga is an acclaimed young author writing in Malayalam. She is an active contributor to several noted contemporary publications. Jinsha Ganga is the recipient of several prestigious accolades...

Jisma Faiz is a noted Malayalam novelist and artist. She has held exhibitions in several venues such as that of the Lalithakala Academy. She is the author of the widely beloved work Ente Arumayaya P...

Joseph K Jose, known popularly as Joseph Annamkutty Jose, is a popular author, influencer and radio personality. Known for his engaging talks, he has also conducted more than 150 talk shows around th...

K Jayakumar is an acclaimed poet, translator and lyricist. He has authored 47 books including 14 anthologies of poems in Malayalam and English. His important translations into Malayalam include Gitan...

K R Meera is a distinguished author widely regarded as one of the leading voices in contemporary Malayalam literature. The author of the critically acclaimed Aarachar, she is the recipient of several...

K Rekha is a short story writer. Her major works include Angamaliyile Mangakkariyum Villuvandiyum Mattu Kathakalum, Ninnil Charunna Nerath, and Arudeyo Oru Saghavu: Anthikkattukari. ...

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 poetr...

K. P. Appan was born in 1936 in Alappuzha. He earned a degree in science from S.D. College, Alappuzha, and a postgraduate degree in Malayalam from Maharaja's College, Ernakulam. He served as a teache...

K. Saraswathy Amma (1919–1975) was born on April 4, 1919, in the village of Kunnappuzha near Thiruvananthapuram, to Karthyayani Amma and Padmanabha Pillai. She passed the E.S.L.C. examination in 19...

Kakkanadan (1935–2011), whose full name was George Varghese Kakkanadan, was born on April 23, 1935. He earned a B.Sc. degree in 1955 and, after working as a school teacher for two years, joined the...

Karoor Neelakanta Pillai (1898–1975) was born on February 22, 1898, in Ettumanoor near Kottayam. He began his professional life as a government school teacher and entered the literary world in 1932...

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 wi...

T. V. Kochubava (1955–1999) was born in 1955 in Kattur, Thrissur district. A prolific writer, he authored 23 works across genres such as novels, short story collections, and translations. Some of h...

Kunhikannan TP is an author and a retired professor of Economics from CKGM Govt. College,Perambra. He has published books and articles. Three books were published by DC including one on climate chan...

P. Kunhiraman Nair (1906–1978) was born on October 26, 1906 (Thulam 9, 1082 in the Malayalam calendar) in Adiyodi House, Ajanur village, in the Kasaragod district. He received his early education a...

Kunhunni Mash (1927–2006) was born on May 10, 1927. His father was Neelakandan Moosath of the Njayappilly family, and his mother was Narayaniamma of the Athiyara family. He began his professional c...

Lalithambika Antharjanam (1909–1987) was born on March 30, 1909, at Kottavattam near Kottarakkara in Kollam district. Her father, K. Damodaran Potti of Kottavattam Illam, was a member of the Sreemo...

Lijeesh Kumar is a noted storyteller and novelist. His works have garnered significant recognition, with one of his stories winning the prestigious K. Saraswathiyamma Award and his novel earning the ...

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...

M P Lipin Raj is a Civil Servant and writer who passed the All India Civil Services Examination in 2012. He is a novelist, columnist and short story writer. He is the brand ambassador of the NGO – ...

M. P. Narayana Pillai (1939–1998) was born on November 22, 1939, in Perumbavoor. His wife was Prabhapillai. He held a degree in Agricultural Science and served in various roles, including journalis...

M.R. Renukumar is an acclaimed poet, painter and translator. His oeuvre spans across different genres like poetry, children’s literature, studies and translations. His poetry collections Veshakkaya...

M R Vishnu Prasad is a renowned Malayalam poet and performance artist. With three anthologies to his credit, he has been writing poetry in Malayalam.  He is the recipient of the 2008 Deshabhimani ...

M S Banesh is a novelist and poet. Jalabhadradinrathrangal and Premalekhanam published by DC Books are his publications. He has received several awards such as the R. Ramachandran Award, Ayanam A...

M. T. Vasudevan Nair is a renowned short story writer, novelist, screenwriter, and film director, born on July 15, 1933, in Kudallur near Ponnani. He began his career as a teacher and later worked as...

M. Sukumaran (1943–2018) was born in 1943 in Chittur, Palakkad. His father was Narayana Mannadiar and his mother was Meenakshiamma. In 1963, he began working as a clerk at the Accountant General’...

Madampu Kunjukuttan (1941–2021) was born in Thrissur in 1941. He served as a Sanskrit teacher and temple priest, and was a noted novelist, screenplay writer, and actor. His novel Mahaprasthanam (19...

Madhavikutty (1934–2009), later known as Kamala Surayya, was a renowned poet and writer. She was the daughter of the celebrated poet Nalappatt Balamani Amma and V. M. Nair, who was the Managing Edi...

Malayattoor Ramakrishnan (1927–1997) was born on May 30, 1927, in New Kalpathy, Palakkad. He earned his B.L. degree with first rank and joined the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) in 1958. Over ...

Manoharan V Perakom is a prominent Malayalam author. His debut short story collection titled Jalajanmam won the E P Sushma Award and the Gayathri Award. His debut novel Aadhikalude Pusthakam was ...

Manoj Kuroor is an acclaimed author and lyricist. He is the recipient of several prestigious accolades like the SBT Poetry Award, the Kerala Sahitya Academy Kanakashree Award and the Thoppil Ravi Awa...

Manoj Vellanad is a distinguished consultant neurosurgeon at the Shree Uthradam Thirunal (SUT) Hospital at Pattom in Thiruvananthapuram. He has cultivated a multifaceted career as a Malayalam short s...

Manu S. Pillai is an acclaimed historian and celebrated author of five books. A winner of the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar for his first book, The Ivory Throne, he is also a columnist at Mint Loung...

Mrudul V M is an upcoming Malayalam author and screenwriter. He is the recipient of several prestigious accolades such as the Kolkata Kairali Thunchan Memorial Story Award, the Thakazhi Short Story A...

Muhammad Abbas is a noted author widely considered as one of the exemplary representatives of contemporary Malayalam literature. With writings that resonate with the masses, Muhammad Abbas is blazing...

Murali Gopy is a renowned actor-screenwriter, producer, author, singer, lyricist, music composer and journalist. He has written films like Ee Adutha Kaalathu, Left Right Left, Tiyaan, and Lucifer. ...

N Hari is an upcoming Malayalam author. He is a frequent contributor to several contemporary publications. He currently serves as an Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police at Alappuzha. Apasarppakan, a c...

A distinguished police officer and an acclaimed author, N Ramachandran IPS is a man of many honours. Throughout his illustrious career, he has received over 200 accolades. He received the Presidentâ€...

N S Sumesh Krishnan is an award-winning Malayalam author. He is the recipient of around fifteen literary accolades such as the Kadathanatt Madhavi Amma Memorial Poetry Award, the Vallathol Award, the...

P. Narendranath (1934–1991) was born in Nellaya, near Pattambi. He held degrees in economics and banking, and retired as a Regional Manager of Canara Bank. A prolific writer, he authored over thirt...

Nayana Vydehi Suresh was born in 1993 in Chittanjur Desham near Kunnamkulam in Thrissur district. She completed her undergraduate studies at Little Flower College, Guruvayur, followed by a postgradua...

Neena Atingal is working as a teacher, social activist, and motivational speaker. She is a member of several literary organizations due to her interest in literature. She has written many short stori...

O. V. Vijayan (1930–2005) was a celebrated novelist, short story writer, cartoonist, political thinker, and journalist. Born on July 2, 1930, in Vilayanchaathanoor, Palakkad, he completed his M.A. ...

O. N. V. Kurup (1931–2016) was born on May 27, 1931, in Chavara, Kollam district. He served as a teacher for 25 years at University College, Thiruvananthapuram, and for five more years in other gov...

P F Mathews is a critically acclaimed author and screenwriter with several works to his credit. He has written the screenplay for movies such as Puthran, Kuttisraank, Ee. Ma. Yau ...

P K Parakkadavu is a renowned Malayalam author who has published around forty-six works. His works have also been translated into several languages like English, Arabic and various Indian languages. ...

P. K Rajasekharan is a literary critic and journalist. He won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for the critical study, Pithrukhadikaram: O. V. Vijayante Kalayum Darshanavum in 1997. His notable wor...

P. Kesavadev (1905–1983) was born in August 1905, originally named Kesava Pillai. Drawn to the ideas of Pandit Kshiram, he joined the Arya Samaj and adopted the name Kesavadev. He later became acti...

P M Govinadanunni is a noted Malayalam author. The recipient of the prestigious Edasseri Award, he has previously published two poetry collections titled Nishchalam and Amaratharakam. Kinavanam ...

P. Padmarajan (1945–1991) was born on May 23, 1945, at Njavarakkal House in Muthukulam, Alappuzha district, to Anantha Padmanabha Pillai and Devakiyamma. He studied at Muthukulam Boys High School a...

P. K. Balakrishnan (1926–1991) was a historian, journalist, and writer, born in Edavanakkad near Ernakulam. His college education was interrupted due to his imprisonment in connection with the Quit...

Prabha Varma is an acclaimed poet, lyricist and journalist. He writes across various genres such as poetry, novel, travelogs and studies. He is the recipient of such accolades like the Kendra-Kerala ...

Prof. A. Sreedhara Menon (1925-2010)Born on December 18, 1925 at Eranakulam. Completed his M. A. Degree in History as a private candidate from the University of Madras with first rank in 1948. Went ...

Punathil Kunhabdulla (1940–2017) was born in 1940 and earned his M.B.B.S. degree from Aligarh Muslim University. A prolific writer, he authored 35 works spanning genres such as novels, short storie...

Rafeeq Ahammed, a Malayalam poet, lyricist and novelist, is regarded as the most successful and critically acclaimed lyricist of contemporary Malayalam cinema. He is a six-time winner of Kerala State...

Robin Ezuthupura is a noted author writing in Malayalam. An active contributor to several mainstream media, he is the recipient of the 2023 Yuvadhara Award for Poetry. Robin currently serves as an As...

S. Gopalakrishnan writes in English and Malayalam publications. The series Jalarekhakal in Bhasha Poshini and Chevi Orkkumbol in Malayalam weekly are written by him. Some of his works include ...

An esteemed author and screenwriter, S. Hareesh is one of the leading voices in contemporary Malayalam literature. He received the Geetha Hiranyan Endowment Award of the Kerala Sahitya Academy for hi...

S R Lal is a renowned Malayalam author. He is the recipient of several prestigious accolades such as the Kendra Sahitya Academy Award, the Kerala Sahitya Academy Award, the Abu Dhabi Sakti Award and ...

S. K. Pottekkatt (1913–1982) was born on March 14, 1913, in Kozhikode. He was a celebrated travel writer, novelist, and short story author. In 1949, he undertook his first foreign journey by sea an...

Dr. Sajin P. J. is a renowned author, academic and creative thinker. An accomplished writer, Dr. Sajin contributes extensively to academic and non-academic publications, with poems and articles regul...

Santhan is a notable poet in Malayalam literature. He is also well known as a film lyricist, critic, essayist, translator and cultural worker. His prominent works include Riding on a Motorbike in th...

Santhosh Echikkanam is a prominent Indian writer and screenwriter in Malayalam cinema. He is known for his short stories, Komala and Biriyani and screenplays for films, Annayum Rasoolum and Bachelor ...

Shabna Mariyam is currently working as a content writer and professional presenter, has about fifteen short stories published in prominent periodicals. The debut novel, Pigment, was released by Mathr...

A fourth-term Member of Parliament for Thiruvananthapuram, Dr Shashi Tharoor is the bestselling author of twenty-six books, both fiction and non-fiction. He was also the former Under Secretary-Genera...

Dr. Sheeja Vakkam, an illustrious writer from Malappuram, serves as the Senior Medical Officer at the Ayurveda Dispensary. Her poetry Shikhandini and poetry collections Kilimaram and Anthikkallum Pra...

Sheela Tomy is a renowned Malayalam author. Her debut novel, Valli, was awarded the acclaimed Cherukad Award for Malayalam Literature in 2021. The English translation of Valli by Jayashree Kalath...

Sithara S is a short story writer. Her major works are Idam, Agniyum Kathakalum, Veyilil Oru Kaiyezhuthukari, Nrithashala, and Veshapakarcha. She has translated Malala Yousafzai’s We Are Displ...

Sreeparvathy is a renowned Malayalam author and independent journalist. She is widely known for her riveting crime fiction novels. Having started writing in the romantic genre, Meenukal Chumbikumbol ...

Subhash Chandran is a noted Malayalam author. He is the recipient of several prestigious literary accolades such as the Kendra Sahitya Academy Award, the Kerala Sahitya Academy Award, the Vayalar Awa...

Subhash Ottumpuram is a well-known author of Malayalam short stories. A contributor to children’s literature as well, he writes for several contemporary publications. His major short story collecti...

Sudha Menon is a renowned author, columnist and labour rights specialist. She is the author of two widely popular books in Malayalam, Charithram Adrushyamaakkiya Murivukal and India Enna Ashayam. ...

Sugathakumari (1934–2020) was born in January 1934 and earned a Master’s degree in Philosophy. She served as the Principal of Jawahar Balabhavan in Thiruvananthapuram, editor of the children's ma...

Sujith Bhakthan, an Indian YouTuber, specializes in travel vlogging. He`s renowned for his videos featuring diverse destinations, cultural experiences, and primarily focusing on Kerala, India. His co...

Suresh Kumar V is an award-winning Malayalam author. He has published around thirty short stories in renowned periodicals like Bhashaposhini, Madhyam, Desabhimani, Malayalam Manorama, Kalakaumud...

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 Englis...

Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai (1912–1999) was born on April 17, 1912. His first novel, Thyagathinu Prathiphalam, was published in 1934. From 1936 to 1957, he practiced as a lawyer in Ambalapuzha. He ...

U. A. Khadar (1935–2020) was born in the village of Billin in Rangoon in 1935 to a Burmese mother, Mamaidi, and a Malayali father, Moitheenkutty Haji. He worked at All India Radio in Kozhikode, the...

Unnikrishnan Kidangoor is a noted author writing in Malayalam. An active contributor to several contemporary publications, he has so far published ten works of children’s literature. Unnikrishnan K...

Uroob (P. C. Kuttikrishnan) (1915–1979) was born on June 8, 1915, in Paruthulli Chalappuram House in Pallippuram village near Ponnani. After completing his high school education, he wandered across...

An acclaimed author, V J James is known for works that deal with complex subjects in an easy-to-understand language. A scientist by profession, he worked at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre. His de...

V. K. Deepa is a teacher based in Manjeri, Malappuram district. She regularly contributes short stories, travelogues, and children's literature to various periodicals. Her published works include the...

V. K. N. (Vadakke Koottala Narayanankutty Nair) was born on April 6, 1932, in Thiruvilwamala, Thrissur district. He worked as a journalist in Delhi from 1959 to 1969. Renowned for his sharp wit and s...

A prominent Malayalam author, V Muzafar Ahamed has penned 16 books in total. His areas of interest in writing include travel, literature, culture and the experiences of Gulf Expats. He is the recipie...

V Shinilal is a short story writer and novelist. His major works are Adi, 124, Sambarkkakranthi, Buddhapatham and Garisappa Aruvi Adhava Oru Jalayathra. His latest work, Chola, is published by DC Boo...

Vaikom Muhammad Basheer (1908–1994) was born on January 21, 1908, in Thalayolaparambu in the Vaikom taluk. He received his early education at a Malayalam school in his village and later at the Engl...

Vayalar Rama Varma was born on March 25, 1928, to Vellarappally Kerala Varma and Vayalar Raghavaparamil Ambalika Thampuratti. From a young age, he was trained in Sanskrit through the traditional guru...

Vinil Paul is an author, a passionate educator and researcher, committed to examining the intricate social and cultural transformations that have shaped Kerala’s history. His research spans a wide...

Vinod Krishna is a writer and filmmaker. 9 MM Baretta, his first novel, was published by DC Books. Kannusoothram and Urumbu Desam are his short story collections. His short film, Mayyankalam, a...

Vinoy Thomas is a renowned Malayalam author. Karikkottakkari, which was selected and published from the DC Kizhakemuri Novel Competition, is his debut novel. He is the recipient of the 2019 Kerala S...

Vishnu PK is a Counselling Psychologist. Jigalo to Janeman is his first book. ...

A distinguished writer and columnist, Zacharia is known for his works in both Malayalam and English. He has published over fifty works and is backed with over twenty years of experience working in th...