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Kunchan Nambiar was a prominent Malayalam poet of the 18th century (1705-1770). Apart from being a prolific poet, Nambiar is also famous as the originator of the dance art form of Thull'll, most of his works were written for use in Thullal performances. Social criticism wrapped in humour is the hallmark of his works.
Kunchan Nambiar (1705–1770), the founder of Thullal and its rich literature, is often considered as the master of Malayalam satirist poetry. Born in Killikkurussimangalam , he spent his boyhood at Kudamalur and youth at Ambalappuzha . 1748 he moved to the court of Marthanda Varma and later to the court of his successor Dharma Raja.
Ottan Thullal (or Ottamthullal) is a recite-and-dance art-form of Kerala, India.It was introduced in the eighteenth century by Kunchan Nambiar, one of the Prachina Kavithrayam (three famous Malayalam-language poets).
The Prāchīna Kavitrayam, (Ancient triumvirate) of Malayalam poetry are Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan, Cherusseri Namboothiri and Kunchan Nambiar. These medieval era triumvirate poets was chosen in the basis of Bhakthi. The modern triumvirate poets were chosen on the basis of their impact on social activism.
From School of Letters, Manoj obtained M.Phil for his research on rhythm structures in Kunchan Nambiar's Harineeswayamvaram Thullal. [2] He was awarded doctorate by the same institution for his research on folk rhythms in modern Malayalam poetry.
[citation needed] Panchananante Vimarsathrayam, a critique on the writings of Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan, [2] Cherusseri Namboothiri [3] and Kunchan Nambiar was one of his major works and the book was published by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi. [4] He also wrote two books on Malayalam grammar, Leghuvyakaranam [5] and Vyakarana Pravesika. [6]
Besides publishing a number of books on literature, he also published three critiques on major poets; Mahakavi Kunchan Nambiar, C. V. yude Akhyayikakal, and Kavithilakan K. P. Karuppan. [11] Ayodhya Sanskrit Parishad awarded Chummar the title of Sahityaalankara in 1955 [1] and the Rajah of Cochin conferred the title of Sahitya Nipunan on him in ...
G. R. Indugopan, is an Indian screenwriter, director and a writer of Malayalam literature. [1] Known as one of the post-modern writers of Malayalam, [2] Indugopan is the director of the 2007 Malayalam movie, Ottakkayyan, and has published several books which include novels, short story anthologies, memoirs and travelogue.