Writer Methil Radhakrishnan Selected for Keralam's Highest Literary Honour, Ezhuthachan Puraskaram
The jury cited his distinctive aesthetic vision and original philosophical writing across novels, stories, poems and science essays.
- On Sunday, Cultural Affairs Minister P.C. Vishnunadh announced that writer Methil Radhakrishnan has been selected for the 2026 Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, the Keralam government's highest literary honor, which includes a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh.
- A jury chaired by poet K.G. Sankara Pillai unanimously selected Radhakrishnan for his unique aesthetic vision, honoring a writer who has expanded the horizons of Malayalam literature over several decades.
- Jury member Kalpetta Narayanan described the recipient as "a poet in every sense," noting how he creatively blends science, philosophy, and psychology in works like 'Sangeetham Oru Samayakalayanu' and 'Hitchcockinte Idapedal'.
- Coinciding with the 70th anniversary of Keralam's formation, the award presentation ceremony will occur in Kozhikode in late November, which Vishnunadh called a proud occasion for local culture and arts.
- Beyond this honor, the government is exploring a permanent film festival complex at the Tagore Theatre in Thiruvananthapuram to reduce rental costs and expand cultural programming through the Kerala Sahitya Akademi.
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Thiruvananthapuram: Methil Radhakrishnan receives Ezhuthachan Award. Methil Radhakrishnan receives the highest literary award of the state government for his comprehensive contribution to the field of literature.
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Deccan ChronicleMaythil Radhakrishnan selected for 2026 Ezhuthachan award
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 1 (PTI) Noted Malayalam writer Maythil Radhakrishnan has been selected for the 2026 Ezhuthachan award, the highest literary honour instituted by the Keralam government, Cultural Affairs Minister P C Vishnunadh announced here on Sunday. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh, a citation and a plaque. Independent media survives because […]
Thiruvananthapuram: Writer Methil Radhakrishnan has been selected for this year’s Ezhuthachan Award for his comprehensive contributions to Malayalam literature. The Ezhuthachan Award is the highest literary honor of the state government. The award consists of Rs. 5 lakh, a citation and a plaque. Methil Radhakrishnan is a writer who is notable for his unique writing style and expressiveness in Malayalam literature. He was selected for the award b…
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