About Sahitya Akademi Award in Malayalam
The Malayalam Sahitya Akademi Award highlights Kerala’s vibrant literary scene, honoring works known for realism, social critique, and strong narrative styles across genres.
List of Sahitya Akademi Award in Malayalam Winners (1954-2026)
The Sahitya Akademi Award in Malayalam category has honored 68 recipients between 1954 and 2026 under the Sahitya Akademi Award, presented by the Goverment of India. Explore the complete list of award winners, recipients, and year-wise details.
| Images | Year | Recipient Name | Book Name | Book Category | Language |
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2025 | N.Prabhakaran | Maayaamanushyar | Novel | Malayalam |
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2024 | K. Jayakumar | Pingalakeshini | Poetry | Malayalam |
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2023 | E. V. Ramakrishnan | Malayala Novelinte Deshakalangal | Study | Malayalam |
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2022 | M. Thomas Mathew | Asante Seethayanam | Criticism | Malayalam |
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2021 | George Onakkoor | Hrudayaragangal | Memoir | Malayalam |
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2020 | Omchery N. N. Pillai | Aakasmikam | Memoir | Malayalam |
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2019 | V. Madhusoodanan Nair | Achan Piranna Veedu | Poetry | Malayalam |
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2018 | S. Ramesan Nair | Guru Pournami | Poetry | Malayalam |
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2017 | K. P. Ramanunni | Daivathinte Pusthakam | Novel | Malayalam |
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2016 |
Prabha Varma Also won: Saraswati Samman |
Shyamamaadhavam | Poetry | Malayalam |
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2015 | K. R. Meera | Aarachaar | Novel | Malayalam |
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2014 | Subhash Chandran | Manushyanu Oru Aamukham | Novel | Malayalam |
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2013 | M. N. Paloor | Kathayillathavante Katha | Autobiography | Malayalam |
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2012 | K. Satchidanandan | Marannu Vecha Vasthukkal | Poems | Malayalam |
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2011 | M. K. Sanu | Basheer: Ekantha Veedhiyile Avadhoothan | Biography | Malayalam |
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2010 | M. P. Veerendra Kumar | Haimavatha Bhoovil | Travelogue | Malayalam |
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2009 | U. A. Khader | Thrikottoor Peruma | Novelite | Malayalam |
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2008 | K. P. Appan | Madhuram Ninte Jeevitham | Essays | Malayalam |
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2007 | Sethu (A. Sethumadhavan) | Adayalangal | Novel | Malayalam |
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2006 | M. Sukumaran | Chuvanna Chinnangal | Short stories | Malayalam |
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2005 | G. V. Kakkanadan | Jappana Pukayila | Short Stories | Malayalam |
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2004 | Paul Zachariah | Zachariyayute Kathakal | Short Stories | Malayalam |
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2003 | Sara Joseph | Aalahayude Penmakkal | Novel | Malayalam |
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2002 | K. G. Sankara Pillai | K.G. Sankara Pillayude Kavitakal | Poems | Malayalam |
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2001 | Attoor Ravi Varma | Attoor Ravi Varmayute Kavitakal | Poetry | Malayalam |
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2000 | R. Ramachandran | R. Ramachandrante Kavithakal | Poetry | Malayalam |
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1999 | C. V. Sreeraman | Sreeramante Kathakal | Short stories | Malayalam |
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1998 | Kovilan (V. V. Ayyappan) | Thattakam | Novel | Malayalam |
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1997 | Anand (P. Satchidanandan) | Govardhante Yatrakal | Novel | Malayalam |
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1996 | T. Padmanabhan | Gowri | Short stories | Malayalam |
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1995 | Thikkodiyan (P. Kunjananandan Nair) | Arangu Kanatha Natan | Autobiography | Malayalam |
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1994 | Vishnunarayanan Namboothiri | Ujjayiniyile Rappakalukal | Poetry | Malayalam |
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1993 | N. P. Mohammed | Daivathinte Kannu | Novel | Malayalam |
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1992 | M. Mukundan | Daivathinte Vikruthikal | Novel | Malayalam |
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1991 | M. P. Sankunni Nair | Chhatravum Chamaravum | Criticism | Malayalam |
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1990 | O. V. Vijayan | Gurusagaram | Novel | Malayalam |
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1989 | Olappamanna Subramanian Namboothirippad | Nizhalana | Poetry | Malayalam |
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1988 | E. Harikumar | Dinosarinte Kutty | Short stories | Malayalam |
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1988 | C. Radhakrishnan | Spandamapinikale Nandi | Novel | Malayalam |
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1987 | N. Krishna Pillai | Prathipathram Bhashanabhedam | Literary criticism | Malayalam |
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1986 | M. Leelavathy | Kavitadwani | Critical study | Malayalam |
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1985 | Sukumar Azhikode | Tathvamasi | Critical study | Malayalam |
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1984 | K. Ayyappa Paniker | Ayyappa Panikkarute Kritikal | Poetry | Malayalam |
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1983 | S. Guptan Nair | Thiranjedutha Prabandhangal | Essays | Malayalam |
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1982 | Vadakkke Koottala Narayanankutty Nair | Payyan Kathakal | Short stories | Malayalam |
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1981 | Vilasini (M. K. Menon) | Avakasikal | Novel | Malayalam |
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1980 | Punathil Kunhabdulla | Smaraka Silakal | Novel | Malayalam |
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1979 | N. V. Krishna Warrier | Vallatholinte Kavyasilpam | Literary criticism | Malayalam |
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1978 |
B. Sugathakumari Also won: Saraswati Samman |
Ratrimazha | Poetry | Malayalam |
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1977 | N. Lalithambika Antharjanam | Agnisakshi | Novel | Malayalam |
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1976 | Cherukadu (Cherukad Govinda Pisharodi) | Jeevithappatha | Autobiography | Malayalam |
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1975 | O. N. V. Kurup | Aksharam | Poetry | Malayalam |
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1974 | Vennikkulam Gopala Kurup | Kamasurabhi | Poetry | Malayalam |
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1973 |
Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri Also won: Jnanpith Award |
Balidarsanam | Poetry | Malayalam |
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1972 |
S. K. Pottekkatt Also won: Jnanpith Award |
Oru Desathinte Katha | Novel | Malayalam |
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1971 | Vyloppilli Sreedhara Menon | Vida | Poetry | Malayalam |
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1970 |
M. T. Vasudevan Nair Also won: Jnanpith Award |
Kaalam | Novel | Malayalam |
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1969 | Edasseri Govindan Nair | Kavile Pattu | Poetry | Malayalam |
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1967 | P. Kunhiraman Nair | Thamarathoni | Poetry | Malayalam |
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1966 | K. M. Kuttikrishna Marar | Kala Jeevitham Thanne | Essays | Malayalam |
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1965 | N. Balamani Amma | Muthassi | Poetry | Malayalam |
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1964 | P. Kesava Dev | Ayalkkar | Novel | Malayalam |
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1963 | G. Sankara Kurup | Viswadarsanam | Poetry | Malayalam |
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1960 | Uroob (P. C. Kuttikrishnan) | Sundarikalum Sundaranmarum | Novel | Malayalam |
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1958 | K. P. Kesava Menon | Kazhinja Kaalam | Autobiography | Malayalam |
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1957 | Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai | Chemmeen | Novel | Malayalam |
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1956 | I. C. Chacko, Illiparambil | Paniniya Pradyotam | Commentary | Malayalam |
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1955 | R. Narayana Panickar | Bhasha Sahitya Charitram | History of Literature | Malayalam |
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