Muttathu Varkey

Muttathu Varkey (28 April 1913 – 28 May 1989) was an Indian novelist, short story writer, and poet of Malayalam. He was best known for a genre of sentiment-filled romantic fiction known as painkili (janapriya) novel in Malayalam literature.

Muttathu Varkey
Born(1913-04-28)28 April 1913
Chethipuzha, Kottayam district, Kerala, India
Died28 May 1989(1989-05-28) (aged 76)
Occupation(s)Novelist, poet
Notable work
  • Oru Kudayum Kunjupengalum
  • Paadaatha Painkili
  • Azhakulla Seleena
  • Mayiladum Kunnu
In this Malayali name, the person is referred to by their given name, Varkey, and not by their surname, Muttathu.
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