1. A. Dakshinamurthy: Born in 1938 in Neduvakkottai, Mannargudi Taluk, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, India,
A. Dakshinamurthy is a distinguished Tamil scholar, writer, and English translator. He is renowned for his comprehensive and faithful English translations of 19 ancient classical Tamil literature between 1999-2012, marking a historic achievement.
2. A. Muttulingam: A pre-eminent figure in modern Tamil literature, A. Muttulingam's contributions span short stories, essays, interviews, and novels. His works are characterized by humor, aesthetic appeal, and perfection in form.
3. Aravindan Neelakandan: Known for the book "Breaking India: Western Interventions in Dravidian and Dalit Faultlines," co-authored with Rajiv Malhotra, Aravindan Neelakandan is an Indian writer with a significant impact.
4. Brammarajan (A. Rajaram): Born on April 24, 1953, Brammarajan, also known as A. Rajaram, is a versatile Indian poet, translator, essayist, critic, and editor. His poetry collections are distinguished by a complex metaphoric style.
5. Charu Nivedita: A postmodern, transgressive Tamil writer based in Chennai, Charu Nivedita gained recognition with his novel "Zero Degree," longlisted for the 2013 Jan Michalski Prize for Literature.
6. Cho Dharman: Renowned for his witty and humorous stories, Cho Dharman, born on August 8, 1953, in Kovilpatti Taluk, Tuticorin district, is an Indian Tamil writer.
7. Dhamayanthi: A well-known Tamil poet, fictional writer, film director, and lyricist, Dhamayanthi, born on April 15 in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, has made significant contributions to literature.
8. Devan Ekambaram: An Indian American film playback singer, actor, and composer, Devan Ekambaram (R. Mahadevan) was a 20th-century Indian writer known for his witty and humorous stories in Tamil.
9. Era Natarasan (Ayesha Natarasan): Born on December 8, 1964, Era Natarasan is an Indian writer associated with children’s books, science, and fiction. Popularly known as Ayesha Natarasan, he is the author of the bestselling English novel "Ayisha."
