Keralam govt.’s Ezhuthachan Award for Methil Radhakrishnan
Jury headed by poet K.G. Sankara Pillai assesses Methil Radhakrishnan as a writer who created a new sensibility in Malayalam literature with his unique sense of aesthetics and unparalleled intellectual ability
Methil Radhakrishnan has been awarded the prestigious 34th Ezhuthachan Award by the Keralam government, the highest literary honor in the region. Minister for Cultural Affairs P.C. Vishnunadh made the announcement at a press conference on November 1, 2026. The award includes a cash prize of ₹5 lakh, a citation, and a plaque. A jury led by poet K.G.
Sankara Pillai selected Radhakrishnan for the award unanimously. The jury described Radhakrishnan as a writer who brought a new sensibility to Malayalam literature, integrating science, philosophy, and psychology into his works. His major works include novels such as Sooryavamsam, Hitchcockinte Itapetal, and Laingikathayekkurichu Oru Upanyasam, as well as short fiction pieces like Sangeetham oru Samayakalayanu and Kayarinte Attam.
The jury emphasized Radhakrishnan's unique philosophical approach and his deep knowledge in various fields, including world poetry, ecology, and entomology, which enriches his writing.
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