P. Kesavadev
Novelist, Social Reformer (1904-1983) · India · On the map · Writers · Died at 78
P. Kesava Pillai, better known by his pen-name P. Kesavadev, was a novelist and social reformer of Kerala, India. He is remembered for his speeches, autobiographies, novels, dramas, short stories, and films.
P. Kesavadev is read about 14 times a day, in 6 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 19 August 2026
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Odayil Ninnu, Nadhi, Bhrandalayam, Ayalkar, Ethirppu (autobiography) and Oru Sundariyude Athmakadha are some among his 128 literary works. Kesavadev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai and Vaikom Muhammad Basheer are considered the exponents of progressive Malayalam literature.
