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Maythil Radhakrishnan Wins Kerala's Top Literary Honor
1 Nov
Summary
- Maythil Radhakrishnan to receive Ezhuthachan Puraskaram for 2026.
- Award includes a Rs 5 lakh cash prize, citation, and plaque.
- Jury cited his unique aesthetic awareness and intellectual ability.
Kerala's highest literary honor, the Ezhuthachan Puraskaram for 2026, will be bestowed upon writer Maythil Radhakrishnan. The prestigious award includes a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh, a citation, and a plaque.
A function is planned in Kozhikode this month to present the award, with the exact date to be determined based on the availability of the writer and Chief Minister V D Satheesan.
The jury, composed of eminent writers, unanimously selected Radhakrishnan, acknowledging his unique aesthetic awareness and intellectual prowess. They noted his significant contribution to Malayalam literature, particularly his creative integration of science, philosophy, and psychology.
Radhakrishnan's work consistently displays a philosophical depth across genres like novels, short stories, and poetry. His writings are celebrated for their poetic sensibility and multilayered structures, often inspiring younger writers and renewing readers' tastes and sensibilities.
