Which is the first Malayalam poem?
First Thullal Poem – Kalyanasaugandhikam (Kunjan Nambiar). First Champu Poem in Malayalam – Unniyachi Charitham.
Which was the first Malayalam literature?
Ramacharitam
Malayalam literature, body of writing in the Malayalam language of South India. The earliest extant literary work is Ramacharitam (late 12th or early 13th century).
Who is the Malayalam first poet?
Thunchathu Ezhuthachchan is also known as The father of modern Malayalam literature. Kunchan Nambiar, a poet of 18th century CE, also has contributed much to Malayalam literature in its early form.
Who is mother of Malayalam literature?
Nalapat Balamani Amma
Nalapat Balamani Amma (19 July 1909–29 September 2004)-She was a poet who wrote in Malayalam. She is also known as the mother of Malayalam literature. She was a prolific writer and was known as the “poetess of motherhood”.
Which is the first epic in Malayalam?
Ramachandravilasam
Ramachandravilasam is the first epic in Malayalam that strictly adheres to all the rules of composition, which has 21 sargas, 1832 slokas and ‘chitrasargam’. The theme of the poem is based on Ramayana, except the part called ‘utharakandam’, which has been omitted in the epic poetry.
Which is the first autobiography in Malayalam?
He wrote the first children’s literature in Malayalam language named Balabhooshanam, wrote first autobiography in Malayalam and also wrote first grammar book in Malayalam….Vaikkath Pachu Moothathu.
| Parameswaran Moothathu | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Literature |
| Notable works | Hradyapriya, Sukhasadhakam |
Which is the first drama in Kerala?
Manipravala Shakunthalam
The first drama in Malayalam was Manipravala Shakunthalam, a translation of Kalidasa’s Abhijnana Shakuntalam by Kerala Varma Valiya Koi Thampuran in 1882. This was soon followed by other Sanskrit translations and also new dramas written in Malayalam.
Who are well known authors of Malayalam literature?
10 Famous Malayalam Writers
- M. T. Vasudevan Nair. M. T. Vasudevan Nair.
- Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Vaikom Muhammad Basheer.
- S. K. Pottekkatt.
- Kamala Surayya (Madhavikutty) Kamala Surayya – Madhavikutty.
- Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai. Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai.
- P. Kesavadev.
- Sarah Joseph. Sarah Joseph.
- O. V. Vijayan.
Who is known as mother of Malayalam literature?
| Balamani Amma | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Poet |
| Genre | Poetry |
| Notable awards | Padma Bhushan, Sahitya Akademi Award, Saraswati Samman, Asan Prize, Ezhuthachan Award |
| Spouse | V. M. Nair |