SettingsTamil-language writers
A. R. Venkatachalapathy
A R Venkatachalapathy is a historian, author and translator from Tamil Nadu, India who writes and publishes in Tamil and English.
A R Venkatachalapathy is a historian, author and translator from Tamil Nadu, India who writes and publishes in Tamil and English.
Appadurai Muttulingam
Appadurai Muttulingam (Tamil அ. முத்துலிங்கம்) (born 19 January 1937) is a Sri Lankan Tamil author and essayist.
Appadurai Muttulingam (Tamil அ. முத்துலிங்கம்) (born 19 January 1937) is a Sri Lankan Tamil author and essayist.
Aravindan Neelakandan
Aravindan Neelakandan (அரவிந்தன் நீலகண்டன், born 16 June 1971) is an Indian writer.
Aravindan Neelakandan (அரவிந்தன் நீலகண்டன், born 16 June 1971) is an Indian writer.
Arumuka Navalar
Arumuka Navalar was one the early revivalists of native Hindu Tamil traditions in Sri Lanka and India.
Arumuka Navalar was one the early revivalists of native Hindu Tamil traditions in Sri Lanka and India.
Ashoka Mitran
Ashokamitran is one of the most influential figures in post-independent Tamil literature.
Ashokamitran is one of the most influential figures in post-independent Tamil literature.
Athancode asan
Athancode Asan is one of the superior poet of sangam period.
Athancode Asan is one of the superior poet of sangam period.
Athancode Asan
Athancode Asan is one of the superior poet of Sangam period.
Athancode Asan is one of the superior poet of Sangam period.
Azhagiya Periyavan
Azhagiya Periyavan is a modern Tamil writer and journalist.
Azhagiya Periyavan is a modern Tamil writer and journalist.
Balakumaran
Balakumaran (b. 5th July 1946) is a famous Tamil writer, author of over 150 novels, 100 short stories, and dialogue/screenplay writer for over 14 films.
Balakumaran (b. 5th July 1946) is a famous Tamil writer, author of over 150 novels, 100 short stories, and dialogue/screenplay writer for over 14 films.
C. Rajagopalachari
Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, informally called Rajaji or C.R., was an Indian lawyer, independence activist, politician, writer and statesman.
Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, informally called Rajaji or C.R., was an Indian lawyer, independence activist, politician, writer and statesman.
C. S. Lakshmi
C. S. Lakshmi is a Tamil feminist writer and independent researcher in women's studies from India.
C. S. Lakshmi is a Tamil feminist writer and independent researcher in women's studies from India.
Constanzo Beschi
Constanzo Beschi, also known under his Tamil name of Vīramāmunivar or Constantine Joseph Beschi was an Italian Jesuit priest, Missionary in South India, and renowned poet in the Ta...
Constanzo Beschi, also known under his Tamil name of Vīramāmunivar or Constantine Joseph Beschi was an Italian Jesuit priest, Missionary in South India, and renowned poet in the Ta...
Devan
Devan (R. Mahadevan) (8 September 1913 – 5 May 1957) was one of the greatest of twentieth century Tamil writers, known for his witty and humorous stories.
Devan (R. Mahadevan) (8 September 1913 – 5 May 1957) was one of the greatest of twentieth century Tamil writers, known for his witty and humorous stories.
Devaneya Pavanar
Devaneya Pavanar (ஞா. தேவநேயப் பாவாணர்; '; also known as G. Devaneyan, Ñanamuttan Tevaneyan; lived 1902–1981), was a prominent Indian Tamil author who wrote over 35 books.
Devaneya Pavanar (ஞா. தேவநேயப் பாவாணர்; '; also known as G. Devaneyan, Ñanamuttan Tevaneyan; lived 1902–1981), was a prominent Indian Tamil author who wrote over 35 books.
Dhanushkodi Ramasamy
Danushkodi Ramasamy (தனுஷ்கோடி ராமசாமி) (b.1945? - d. 24 November 2005) is a Tamil writer from Tamil Nadu, India.
Danushkodi Ramasamy (தனுஷ்கோடி ராமசாமி) (b.1945? - d. 24 November 2005) is a Tamil writer from Tamil Nadu, India.
Eric Felberg
Eric Felberg is an Graphic designer, Screenwriter.
Eric Felberg is an Graphic designer, Screenwriter.
Indra Soundar Rajan
Indra Soundar Rajan (இந்திரா சௌந்தர்ராஜன், born.
Indra Soundar Rajan (இந்திரா சௌந்தர்ராஜன், born.
Inkulab
Makkal Pavalar Inkulab (also spelt Inquilab, Inkulab or Ingulab) (மக்கள் பாவலர் இன்குலாப்) is a rationalist Tamil poet/writer, activist, and Communist with Marxist Leninist...
Makkal Pavalar Inkulab (also spelt Inquilab, Inkulab or Ingulab) (மக்கள் பாவலர் இன்குலாப்) is a rationalist Tamil poet/writer, activist, and Communist with Marxist Leninist...
Javar Seetharaman
Javar Seetharaman alternatively spelled as Javert Seetharaman or Javar Sitaraman or Jawar Seetharaman is a Tamil author, script writer and actor.
Javar Seetharaman alternatively spelled as Javert Seetharaman or Javar Sitaraman or Jawar Seetharaman is a Tamil author, script writer and actor.
Jayakanthan
Jayakanthan is a Tamil writer, essayist, journalist, pamphleteer, film-maker and critic.
Jayakanthan is a Tamil writer, essayist, journalist, pamphleteer, film-maker and critic.
Jeyamohan
B. Jeyamohan (ஜெயமோகன்) or Jayamohan (b.April 4, 1962) is a noted Tamil and Malayalam writer and literary critic from Nagercoil in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
B. Jeyamohan (ஜெயமோகன்) or Jayamohan (b.April 4, 1962) is a noted Tamil and Malayalam writer and literary critic from Nagercoil in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Kalki Krishnamurthy
Kalki was the pen name of R. Krishnamurthy, a noted Tamil writer, film & music critic, Indian independence activist and journalist from Tamil Nadu, India.
Kalki was the pen name of R. Krishnamurthy, a noted Tamil writer, film & music critic, Indian independence activist and journalist from Tamil Nadu, India.
Kalki Sadasivam
"Kalki" Thiagaraja Sadasivam (Tamil:"கல்கி" தியாக்ராஜன் சதாசிவம்) (4 September 1902 – 22 November 1997) was a leading freedom fighter, singer, journalist and film producer who was one of the fo...
"Kalki" Thiagaraja Sadasivam (Tamil:"கல்கி" தியாக்ராஜன் சதாசிவம்) (4 September 1902 – 22 November 1997) was a leading freedom fighter, singer, journalist and film producer who was one of the fo...
Karmegha Konar
Karmega Konar (கார்மேக கோனார்) (1889–1957) was a very popular Tamil poet and educationalist of his times.
Karmega Konar (கார்மேக கோனார்) (1889–1957) was a very popular Tamil poet and educationalist of his times.
Ki. Rajanarayanan
Ki. Rajanarayanan (கி. ராஜநாராயணன்), popularly known by Tamil initials as Ki. Ra., is a Tamil folklorist and author from India.
Ki. Rajanarayanan (கி. ராஜநாராயணன்), popularly known by Tamil initials as Ki. Ra., is a Tamil folklorist and author from India.
Komal Swaminathan
Komal Swaminathan was an Indian Theater personality, Journalist as well as political activist.
Komal Swaminathan was an Indian Theater personality, Journalist as well as political activist.
Konangi
Konangi ( கோணங்கி) (b.1958) is the pen name of the Tamil writer Ilango.
Konangi ( கோணங்கி) (b.1958) is the pen name of the Tamil writer Ilango.
La Sa Ra
Lalgudi Saptarishi Ramamrutham (1916 – 29 October 2007) was a veteran Tamil novelist, having authored 300 short stories, 6 novels and 10 collections of essays.
Lalgudi Saptarishi Ramamrutham (1916 – 29 October 2007) was a veteran Tamil novelist, having authored 300 short stories, 6 novels and 10 collections of essays.
Lakshmi Holmström
Lakshmi Holmström MBE is an Indian-born British writer, literary critic and translator of Tamil fiction into English.
Lakshmi Holmström MBE is an Indian-born British writer, literary critic and translator of Tamil fiction into English.
Malayapuram Singaravelu Chettiar
Malayapuram Singaravelu Chettiar, also known as M. Singaravelu and Singaravelar, was a pioneer in more than one field in India.
Malayapuram Singaravelu Chettiar, also known as M. Singaravelu and Singaravelar, was a pioneer in more than one field in India.
Manonmaniam Sundaram Pillai
Manonmaniyam P. Sundaram Pillai was an Indian scholar, noted for the famous Tamil drama Manonmaniyam.
Manonmaniyam P. Sundaram Pillai was an Indian scholar, noted for the famous Tamil drama Manonmaniyam.
Moovalur Ramamirtham
Moovalur Ramamirtham was a Tamil social reformer, author, former Devadasi and political activist of the Dravidian Movement, who worked for the abolition of the Devadasi system in the Mad...
Moovalur Ramamirtham was a Tamil social reformer, author, former Devadasi and political activist of the Dravidian Movement, who worked for the abolition of the Devadasi system in the Mad...
Mowni
Mowni was the pen name of Tamil fiction writer S. Mani Iyer (1907- 1985).
Mowni was the pen name of Tamil fiction writer S. Mani Iyer (1907- 1985).
Naccinarkiniyar
Naccinarkiniyar (fl. ca. 14th century AD) was a classical Tamil writer and commentator of the medieval period.
Naccinarkiniyar (fl. ca. 14th century AD) was a classical Tamil writer and commentator of the medieval period.
Nadarajah Selvarajah
Nadarajah Selvarajah (நடராஜா செல்வராஜா) (b.
Nadarajah Selvarajah (நடராஜா செல்வராஜா) (b.
Pa. Raghavan
Pa. Raghavan, a well known Tamil writer – journalist, winner of the prestigious ‘Bharathiya Basha Parishad Award’ in 2004, is an editor by profession.
Pa. Raghavan, a well known Tamil writer – journalist, winner of the prestigious ‘Bharathiya Basha Parishad Award’ in 2004, is an editor by profession.
Pa.Raghavan
Pa. Raghavan, a well known Tamil writer – journalist, winner of the prestigious ‘Bharathiya Basha Parishad Award’ in 2004, is an editor by profession.
Pa. Raghavan, a well known Tamil writer – journalist, winner of the prestigious ‘Bharathiya Basha Parishad Award’ in 2004, is an editor by profession.
Parithimar Kalaignar
Parithimar Kalaignar(பரிதிமாற் கலைஞர்)(real name:V. G. Suryanarayana Sastri) (b.August 11, 1870 - d. November 2, 1903), a Professor of Tamil at the Madras Christian College was the first person...
Parithimar Kalaignar(பரிதிமாற் கலைஞர்)(real name:V. G. Suryanarayana Sastri) (b.August 11, 1870 - d. November 2, 1903), a Professor of Tamil at the Madras Christian College was the first person...
Pattukkottai Prabakar
Pattukkottai Prabakar (பட்டுக்கோட்டை பிரபாகர்) is a prolific writer of Tamil crime and detective fiction.
Pattukkottai Prabakar (பட்டுக்கோட்டை பிரபாகர்) is a prolific writer of Tamil crime and detective fiction.
Periyar E. V. Ramasamy
Erode Venkata Ramasamy, affectionately called by his followers as Periyar, Thanthai Periyar or E. V. R., was a businessman, politician, Indian independence and social activist,...
Erode Venkata Ramasamy, affectionately called by his followers as Periyar, Thanthai Periyar or E. V. R., was a businessman, politician, Indian independence and social activist,...
Periyasaamy Thooran
Periyasaami Thooran (September 26, 1908 – January 20, 1987) was a patriot, Tamil poet, teacher, and a composer of Carnatic music.
Periyasaami Thooran (September 26, 1908 – January 20, 1987) was a patriot, Tamil poet, teacher, and a composer of Carnatic music.
Poomani
POOMANI is a noted Tamil writer from Kovilpatti in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
POOMANI is a noted Tamil writer from Kovilpatti in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Pudhumaipithan
Pudhumaipithan also spelt as Pudumaipithan or Puthumaippiththan, ( புதுமைப்பித்தன்) is the pseudonym of C. Viruthachalam (April 25, 1906 - May 5, 1948), one of the most influen...
Pudhumaipithan also spelt as Pudumaipithan or Puthumaippiththan, ( புதுமைப்பித்தன்) is the pseudonym of C. Viruthachalam (April 25, 1906 - May 5, 1948), one of the most influen...
Pushpa Thangadorai
Sri Venugopal (ஸ்ரீ வேணுகோபால்) is a Tamil language author of religious pilgrimage travelogues, who also writes fiction under the name Pushpa Thangadorai (புஷ்பா தங்கதுரை).
Sri Venugopal (ஸ்ரீ வேணுகோபால்) is a Tamil language author of religious pilgrimage travelogues, who also writes fiction under the name Pushpa Thangadorai (புஷ்பா தங்கதுரை).
R. Gopal
R. Gopal also known as Nakkeran Gopal, is a journalist from Tamil Nadu, India and the editor and publisher of Tamil magazine Nakkeran.
R. Gopal also known as Nakkeran Gopal, is a journalist from Tamil Nadu, India and the editor and publisher of Tamil magazine Nakkeran.
R. Raghava Iyengar
The Bhasha Kavisekhara Mahavidwan R. Raghava Iyengar was known for critical scholarship and creative interpretation of literature.
The Bhasha Kavisekhara Mahavidwan R. Raghava Iyengar was known for critical scholarship and creative interpretation of literature.
Raghava Iyengar
Maha Vidhwan Rao Sahib Mu Raghava Iyengar was a well known Tamil scholar and researcher of Tamil literature.
Maha Vidhwan Rao Sahib Mu Raghava Iyengar was a well known Tamil scholar and researcher of Tamil literature.
Rajesh Kumar (writer)
Rajesh Kumar (ராஜேஷ் குமார்) is an extremely prolific Tamil writer, most famous for his crime, detective, and science fiction stories.
Rajesh Kumar (ராஜேஷ் குமார்) is an extremely prolific Tamil writer, most famous for his crime, detective, and science fiction stories.
Ramanichandran
Ramanichandran is a prolific Tamil romance novelist, and presently the best-selling author in the Tamil language.
Ramanichandran is a prolific Tamil romance novelist, and presently the best-selling author in the Tamil language.
Rev.Fr.PERE DI Elbreil
Rev.Fr.PERE DI Elbreil better known as Elbariel was a MEP Priest, Philosopher and Philanthropist from France widely acknowledged as a social Reformer during the 1940s.
Rev.Fr.PERE DI Elbreil better known as Elbariel was a MEP Priest, Philosopher and Philanthropist from France widely acknowledged as a social Reformer during the 1940s.
S. Ramakrishnan
S. Ramakrishnan (எஸ்.ராமகிருஷ்ணன்; born 1966) is a noted Tamil author and Tamil film dialogue writer.
S. Ramakrishnan (எஸ்.ராமகிருஷ்ணன்; born 1966) is a noted Tamil author and Tamil film dialogue writer.
Sandilyan
Sandilyan or Chandilyan (சாண்டில்யன்) is the Pen name of Bhashyam Iyengar, a noted Tamil writer of Historical fiction.
Sandilyan or Chandilyan (சாண்டில்யன்) is the Pen name of Bhashyam Iyengar, a noted Tamil writer of Historical fiction.
Sengai Aaliyan
Kanthaiya Kunarasa or Sengaialiyan is a notable Sri Lankan Tamil writer who emerged after the 1960s.He is also the author of several non-fiction books.
Kanthaiya Kunarasa or Sengaialiyan is a notable Sri Lankan Tamil writer who emerged after the 1960s.He is also the author of several non-fiction books.
Sivasankari
Sivasankari is a popular Tamil writer and activist.
Sivasankari is a popular Tamil writer and activist.
Subha (writers)
Subha (சுபா) is the pen name used by the writing partnership of D. Suresh and A.N. Balakrishnan, who write Tamil detective novels.
Subha (சுபா) is the pen name used by the writing partnership of D. Suresh and A.N. Balakrishnan, who write Tamil detective novels.
Subramanya Bharathi
Chinnaswami Subramanya Bharathi was a Tamil writer, poet, journalist, Indian independence activist and social reformer from Tamil Nadu, India.
Chinnaswami Subramanya Bharathi was a Tamil writer, poet, journalist, Indian independence activist and social reformer from Tamil Nadu, India.
Sujatha Rangarajan
Sujatha was the pseudonym of the Tamil writer S. Rangarajan, author of over 100 novels, 250 short stories, ten books on science, ten stage plays, and a slim volume of poems.
Sujatha was the pseudonym of the Tamil writer S. Rangarajan, author of over 100 novels, 250 short stories, ten books on science, ten stage plays, and a slim volume of poems.
T. K. Doraiswamy
T. K. Doraiswamy, also known by his pen name Nakulan, was an Indian poet, professor of English, novelist, translator and short fiction writer, who wrote both in Tamil and English, and is k...
T. K. Doraiswamy, also known by his pen name Nakulan, was an Indian poet, professor of English, novelist, translator and short fiction writer, who wrote both in Tamil and English, and is k...
T. S. S. Rajan
Tiruvengimalai Sesha Sundara Rajan was an Indian doctor, politician and freedom-fighter who served the Minister of Public Health and Religious Endowments in the Madras Presidency from 1937 to 1939.
Tiruvengimalai Sesha Sundara Rajan was an Indian doctor, politician and freedom-fighter who served the Minister of Public Health and Religious Endowments in the Madras Presidency from 1937 to 1939.
T.K. Doraiswamy
T. K. Doraiswamy also known by his pen name Nakulan (August 21, 1921 — May 17, 2007) was an Indian poet, professor of English, novelist, translator and short fiction writer, who wrote both...
T. K. Doraiswamy also known by his pen name Nakulan (August 21, 1921 — May 17, 2007) was an Indian poet, professor of English, novelist, translator and short fiction writer, who wrote both...
Tamil Heritage Foundation
Tamil Heritage Foundation (THF) is a non-profit organization that collaborates with the British Library to collect, preserve and digitize documents of Tamil cultural heritage.
Tamil Heritage Foundation (THF) is a non-profit organization that collaborates with the British Library to collect, preserve and digitize documents of Tamil cultural heritage.
Tamilvanan
Tamilvanan was a Tamil language author and publisher based in Chennai.
Tamilvanan was a Tamil language author and publisher based in Chennai.
Thangar Bachan
Thangar Bachchan (Tamil : தங்கர் பச்சான்) (born 1962) is a Tamil Indian film director and actor, cinematographer and novelist.
Thangar Bachchan (Tamil : தங்கர் பச்சான்) (born 1962) is a Tamil Indian film director and actor, cinematographer and novelist.
Thi. Janakiraman
T. Janakiraman (also known as Thi Jaa, 28 February 1921 - 18 November 1982) is a Tamil writer from Tamil Nadu, India.
T. Janakiraman (also known as Thi Jaa, 28 February 1921 - 18 November 1982) is a Tamil writer from Tamil Nadu, India.
Thiagarajan Sadasivam
"Kalki" Thiagaraja Sadasivam (Tamil:"கல்கி" தியாக்ராஜன் சதாசிவம்) (4 September 1902 – 22 November 1997) was a leading freedom fighter, singer, journalist and film producer who was one of the fo...
"Kalki" Thiagaraja Sadasivam (Tamil:"கல்கி" தியாக்ராஜன் சதாசிவம்) (4 September 1902 – 22 November 1997) was a leading freedom fighter, singer, journalist and film producer who was one of the fo...
U. V. Swaminatha Iyer
U. V. Swaminatha Iyer (Uttamadhanapuram Venkatasubbaiyer Swaminatha Iyer Tamil: உத்தமதானபுரம் வேங்கடசுப்பையர் சாமிநாதையர்), 1855–1942 C.E., was a Tamil scholar and researcher who was instrumenta...
U. V. Swaminatha Iyer (Uttamadhanapuram Venkatasubbaiyer Swaminatha Iyer Tamil: உத்தமதானபுரம் வேங்கடசுப்பையர் சாமிநாதையர்), 1855–1942 C.E., was a Tamil scholar and researcher who was instrumenta...
Umaru Pulavar
Umaru Pulavar was a Tamil Muslim poet from Tamil Nadu, India.
Umaru Pulavar was a Tamil Muslim poet from Tamil Nadu, India.
V. Akilesapillai
V. Akilesapillai (March 7, 1853 - January 1, 1910) was a Sri Lankan Tamil scholar, Poet and writer.
V. Akilesapillai (March 7, 1853 - January 1, 1910) was a Sri Lankan Tamil scholar, Poet and writer.
V. Balakumaran
Balakumaran is a famous Tamil writer, author of over 150 novels, 100 short stories, and dialogue/screenplay writer for over 14 films.
Balakumaran is a famous Tamil writer, author of over 150 novels, 100 short stories, and dialogue/screenplay writer for over 14 films.
V. Kalyanasundaram
Thiruvarur Viruttacala Kalyanasundara Mudaliyar, (திரு வி.
Thiruvarur Viruttacala Kalyanasundara Mudaliyar, (திரு வி.
V. V. S. Aiyar
Varahaneri Venkatesa Subramaniam Aiyar, also known as V.V.S. Aiyar, was an Indian revolutionary from Tamil Nadu who fought against the British occupation of India.
Varahaneri Venkatesa Subramaniam Aiyar, also known as V.V.S. Aiyar, was an Indian revolutionary from Tamil Nadu who fought against the British occupation of India.
Vaduvur Duraisami Iyengar
Vadavur Duraisami Iyengar (1880 – 1942) was a Tamil writer of detective fiction in the 1940s.
Vadavur Duraisami Iyengar (1880 – 1942) was a Tamil writer of detective fiction in the 1940s.
Vannadhasan
Writer Vannadaasan aka Kalyanji is one of the popular poet in Tamil Modern literature.He lives in Tirunelveli.He writes short stories and non fiction articles in the name "Vannadhasan".He...
Writer Vannadaasan aka Kalyanji is one of the popular poet in Tamil Modern literature.He lives in Tirunelveli.He writes short stories and non fiction articles in the name "Vannadhasan".He...
Vembu Vikiraman
Vikiraman is the pseudonym of Subarayar Vembu (born March 19, 1928), a prolific Tamil writer and journalist.
Vikiraman is the pseudonym of Subarayar Vembu (born March 19, 1928), a prolific Tamil writer and journalist.
Venkatarama Ramalingam Pillai
Venkatarama Ramalingam Pillai shortly V. Ramalingam Pillai was a Tamil poet from Tamil Nadu, India and independence fighter.
Venkatarama Ramalingam Pillai shortly V. Ramalingam Pillai was a Tamil poet from Tamil Nadu, India and independence fighter.
Vidya Subramaniam
Vidya Subramaniam is a Tamil author.
Vidya Subramaniam is a Tamil author.
Vittal Rao K
Vittal Rāo K is a Tamil writer who was born at Hosur, a small town in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu, India.
Vittal Rāo K is a Tamil writer who was born at Hosur, a small town in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu, India.
Writer Shaji
Writer Shaji is one of the foremost writers on popular music in India with an astounding feel and understanding of music in it’s every form.
Writer Shaji is one of the foremost writers on popular music in India with an astounding feel and understanding of music in it’s every form.