Madathil Thekkepaattu Vasudevan Nair (born 15 July 1933), popularly known as MT, is an India

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, screenplay writer and film director

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. He was born in Kudallur

Kudallur

For the town in Tamil Nadu,see Gudalur.Kudallur is in the Palakkad district of Kerala. It is in Ottappalam taluk, bordering Malappuram district, also on the banks of Bharathapuzha. This village was originally in Ponnani taluk of Palakkad, before the formation of Malappuram district. The place is...

, a small village in the present day Palakkad District

Palakkad district

Palakkad District is one of the 14 districts of the Indian state of Kerala. The city of Palakkad is the district headquarters. Palakkad is bordered on the northwest by the Malappuram District, on the southwest by the Thrissur District and on the east by Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu. The...

, which was under the Malabar District

Malabar District

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 in the Madras Presidency

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 of the British Raj

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. He is one of the most prolific and versatile writers in modern Malayalam literature. In 2005, India's third highest civilian honour Padma Bhushan was awarded to him. He was awarded the highest literary award in India Jnanpith

Jnanpith Award

The Jnanpith Award is a literary award in India. Along with the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship, it is one of the two most prestigious literary honours in the country...

 for his work Randamoozham (Second Turn).

Life and career

He spent his early days in Punnayurkulam

Punnayurkulam

Punnyurkulam is a village in Thrissur district of Kerala, the southwestern state of India. The village is located 10 km north west to the world famous temple town Guruvayur along the Guruvayur-Ponnani state highway...

 village of present day Thrissur District

Thrissur district

Thrissur is a revenue district of Kerala situated in the central part of that state. Spanning an area of about 3,032 km2, Thrissur district is home to over 10% of Kerala’s population. Thrissur district was formed on July 1, 1949, with the headquarters at Thrissur City. Thrissur is known as...

. He occupied and continues to occupy many important and powerful positions in various literary bodies including the presidentship of Kerala Sahitya Akademi and the chairmanship of Tunchan Memorial Trust. The Library of Congress

Library of Congress

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 has in its collection sixty-two books, mostly by M.T and some on him. Also, some of them are translations of his works into English. He acted as the Chief Editor of the weekly Mathrubhumi

Mathrubhumi

Mathrubhumi is a Malayalam language newspaper that is published from Kerala, India. Mathrubhumi was founded by K. P. Kesava Menon, an active volunteer in the Indian freedom struggle against the British.-History:...

and as the editor of the Mathrubhumi periodicals. He has also served as a faculty in the Film and Television Institute

Film and television institute

The Film and Television Institute WA is a Screen Resource center located in Fremantle, Western Australia.FTI is a non profit, membership based organisation providing members with low-cost equipment and facilities hire, production assistance and script consultation, as well as regular production...

,Pune. On the 2 June 1996, he was bestowed with honourary D.Lit degree by the Calicut University. He is married twice. His second wife is the dance artist Kalamandalam Saraswathi with whom he has a daughter.

Filmography

He has written the screen play for at least 54 movies and has directed 7 titles. He has won the National Film Award for Best Screenplay

National Film Award for Best Screenplay

The National Film Award for Best Screenplay winners:-References:...

 four times for: Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha

Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha

Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha is a 1989 Malayalam film directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring Mammootty, Balan K. Nair, Suresh Gopi, Madhavi, Geetha, and Captain Raju.The film is based on a legend about the famous Chekavar warriors of present day northern Kerala...

(1989), Kadavu

Kadavu (film)

Kadavu is a 1997 Indian Malayalam film scripted, directed and produced by M. T. Vasudevan Nair based on S. K. Pottekkatt's story Kadathuthoni...

(1991), Sadayam

Sadayam

Sadayam is a Malayalam film released in 1992 directed by Sibi Malayil, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and featuring Mohanlal, Sreenivasan, Thilakan, Mathu and Nedumudi Venu in the main roles. The movie was produced and distributed by G. P. Vijayakumar under the banner of Seven Arts Films.M. T...

(1992), and Parinayam

Parinayam

Parinayam is a Malayalam–language film directed by Hariharan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The key characters are played by Mohini, Vineeth and Manoj.K.Jayan...

(1994), which is the most by any in screen play category.

Awards and honours

Honorary Awards

• 1996: Honorary Doctorate by University of Calicut
  University of Calicut
  The University of Calicut is an affiliating university in the southern state of Kerala in India. It is situated in Thenjipalam, in the district of Malappuram with a number of off-campus centres in neighbouring districts. The University conducts courses and examinations for the students of the...
  
   on 2 June 1996
• 2005
  Padma Bhushan Awards (2000–2009)
  List of Awardees of Padma Bhushan Award, India's third highest civilian honour for 2000-2009:-2000:-2001:-2002:-2003:-2004:-2005:-2006:-2007:-2008:-2009:...
  
  : Padma Bhushan
  Padma Bhushan
  The Padma Bhushan is the third highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan, but comes before the Padma Shri. It is awarded by the Government of India.-History:...
  
  

Jnanpith Award

Jnanpith Award

The Jnanpith Award is a literary award in India. Along with the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship, it is one of the two most prestigious literary honours in the country...

• 1995: Randamoozham (Second Turn)

Kendra Sahitya Academy Awards

Sahitya Akademi Award

Sahitya Akademi Award is a literary honor in India which Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters, annually confers on writers of outstanding works in one of the following twenty-four major Indian languagesAssamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri,...

• 1970: Novel
  Novel
  A novel is a book of long narrative in literary prose. The genre has historical roots both in the fields of the medieval and early modern romance and in the tradition of the novella. The latter supplied the present generic term in the late 18th century....
  
   - Kaalam
  Kaalam
  Kaalam is a novel by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, for which he was awarded the Sahitya Academy Award in 1970. The book takes the reader along with 'Sethu Madhavan', the protagonist, through a journey across time ....
  
  

Kerala Sahithya Academy Awards

Kerala Sahithya Academy

Kerala Sahitya Akademi or Academy for Malayalam literature is an autonomous body established to promote Malayalam language and literature. It is situated in Thrissur, Kerala in India. The academy was inaugurated on October 15, 1956, by Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma, the former king of...

• 1958: Novel
  Novel
  A novel is a book of long narrative in literary prose. The genre has historical roots both in the fields of the medieval and early modern romance and in the tradition of the novella. The latter supplied the present generic term in the late 18th century....
  
   - Naalukettu
  Naalukettu
  Nālukettu is the traditional homestead of old Tharavadu where many generations of a matrilineal family lived. These types of buildings are typically found in the Indian state of Kerala. The traditional architecture is typically a rectangular structure where four halls are joined together with a...
  
  
• 1982: Drama
  Drama
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   - Gopura Nadayil
• 1986: Short Story
  Short Story
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   - Swargam Thurakkunna Samayam

National Film Awards

National Film Awards

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• 1967: Best Film on Other Social Issues
  National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues
  The National Film Award - Best Film on Other Social Issues winners:...
  
   - Iruttinte Athmavu
  Iruttinte Athmavu
  Iruttinte Athmavu is a 1967 Malayalam film directed by P. Bhaskaran and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair based on his own story with the same name. It stars Prem Nazir, Sharada, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, P. J. Antony, Ushakumari, Kozhikode Shantha Devi and Baby Rajani in important roles, and...
  
  (directed by P. Bhaskaran
  P. Bhaskaran
  Pulloottupadathu Bhaskara Menon , better known as P. Bhaskaran, was a famous Malayalam poet and lyricist of Malayalam film songs. He penned more than 3000 songs for about 250 films. He also directed 44 Malayalam feature films and 3 documentaries, produced 6 feature films and acted in several movies...
  
  )
• 1974: Best Film
  National Film Award for Best Film
  The National Award for Best Feature film is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, India, and was constituted in the year 1954. This is one of the Golden Lotus Awards given among National Film Awards...
  
   - Nirmalyam
• 1981: Second Best Film
  National Film Award for Second Best Feature Film
  The National Film Award for Second Best Feature Film winners :-See also:...
  
   - Oppol
  Oppol
  Oppol is a 1980 Malayalam film written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. Balan K. Nair, Menaka, Master Aravind and Shankaradi comprised the major cast. The film was based on a short story of the same name written by M. T. in 1975.-Plot:The film revolves around Malu , her...
  
  (directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan
  K. S. Sethumadhavan
  K. S. Sethumadhavan is an Indian director of Malayalam films. He has also directed films in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Since the early 1960s he has directed over 60 movies...
  
  )
• 1983: Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration
  Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration
  The Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration is a National Film Award - Silver Lotus, given to an Indian feature film director, for the best film relating to National Integration in India.The winners of the Award:-References:...
  
   - Aaroodam (directed by I. V. Sasi
  I. V. Sasi
  Irruppam Veedu Sasidaran, better known as I. V. Sasi, is a Malayali Indian film director who is known for his films of the 1970s, 80s and early 90s. He has directed about 150 films in various South Indian languages and Hindi. He is known as the "veteran" or the "guru" filmmaker in Malayalam...
  
  )
• 1995: Best Film on Other Social Issues
  National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues
  The National Film Award - Best Film on Other Social Issues winners:...
  
   - Parinayam
  Parinayam
  Parinayam is a Malayalam–language film directed by Hariharan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The key characters are played by Mohini, Vineeth and Manoj.K.Jayan...
  
  (directed by Hariharan
  Hariharan (director)
  Hariharan is a Malayali film director. His movies mainly revolved around the cultural and relational aspects of a typical Kerala society. His notable works include Pazhassi Raja, Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha, Sargam, Parinayam, Amrutham Gamaya and Nakhakshathangal, which won him national...
  
  )
• 2001: Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation
  National Film Award for Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation
  The National Film Award - Best Film on Environment Preservation/Conservation winners:-References:...
  
   - Oru Cheru Punchiri
  Oru Cheru Punchiri
  Oru Cheru Punchiri is a 2000 Malayalam film written and directed by M.T. Vasudevan Nair. This is his sixth film as a director. The film stars Oduvil Unnikrishnan and Nirmala Sreenivasan in the lead roles...
  
  
• 1990: Best Screenplay
  National Film Award for Best Screenplay
  The National Film Award for Best Screenplay winners:-References:...
  
   - Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha
  Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha
  Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha is a 1989 Malayalam film directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring Mammootty, Balan K. Nair, Suresh Gopi, Madhavi, Geetha, and Captain Raju.The film is based on a legend about the famous Chekavar warriors of present day northern Kerala...
  
  
• 1992: Best Screenplay
  National Film Award for Best Screenplay
  The National Film Award for Best Screenplay winners:-References:...
  
   - Kadavu
  Kadavu (film)
  Kadavu is a 1997 Indian Malayalam film scripted, directed and produced by M. T. Vasudevan Nair based on S. K. Pottekkatt's story Kadathuthoni...
  
  
• 1993: Best Screenplay
  National Film Award for Best Screenplay
  The National Film Award for Best Screenplay winners:-References:...
  
   - Sadayam
  Sadayam
  Sadayam is a Malayalam film released in 1992 directed by Sibi Malayil, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and featuring Mohanlal, Sreenivasan, Thilakan, Mathu and Nedumudi Venu in the main roles. The movie was produced and distributed by G. P. Vijayakumar under the banner of Seven Arts Films.M. T...
  
  
• 1995: Best Screenplay
  National Film Award for Best Screenplay
  The National Film Award for Best Screenplay winners:-References:...
  
   - Parinayam
  Parinayam
  Parinayam is a Malayalam–language film directed by Hariharan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The key characters are played by Mohini, Vineeth and Manoj.K.Jayan...
  
  

Kerala State Film Awards

• 1970: Best Film
  Kerala State Film Award for Best Film
  The Kerala State Film Award for Best Film winners:- References :* * Specific...
  
   - Olavum Theeravum
  Olavum Theeravum
  Olavum Theeravum is a 1970 Malayalam film directed by P. N. Menon. It has been credited with helping to bring about a "flowering of art-house films that have today become the defining quality of Malayalam cinema", with being Malayalam cinema's "breakthrough into realism", and as "a watershed in the...
  
  (directed by P. N. Menon
  P. N. Menon
  P. N. Menon was an Indian film director and art director in Malayalam cinema.-Early life:Born in a poor family in a small town called Vadakkaanchery in Kerala, he completed his studies at Thrissur and from School of Art in Chennai. He came to Chennai when he was only 20 years old...
  
  )
• 1970: Best Screenplay
  Kerala State Film Award for Best Screen Play
  The Kerala State Film Award for Best Screen Play winners:-References:**...
  
   - Olavum Theeravum
  Olavum Theeravum
  Olavum Theeravum is a 1970 Malayalam film directed by P. N. Menon. It has been credited with helping to bring about a "flowering of art-house films that have today become the defining quality of Malayalam cinema", with being Malayalam cinema's "breakthrough into realism", and as "a watershed in the...
  
  
• 1973: Best Film
  Kerala State Film Award for Best Film
  The Kerala State Film Award for Best Film winners:- References :* * Specific...
  
   - Nirmalayam
  Nirmalayam
  Nirmalyam is a 1973 Malayalam film written and directed by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring P. J. Antony and Shanta Devi. Malayalam actor P. J. Antony won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 1974 for his performance as a velichappadu in this movie...
  
  
• 1973: Best Director
  Kerala State Film Award for Best Director
  The Kerala State Film Award for Best Director winners:-References:**...
  
   - Nirmalayam
  Nirmalayam
  Nirmalyam is a 1973 Malayalam film written and directed by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring P. J. Antony and Shanta Devi. Malayalam actor P. J. Antony won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 1974 for his performance as a velichappadu in this movie...
  
  
• 1973: Best Screenplay
  Kerala State Film Award for Best Screen Play
  The Kerala State Film Award for Best Screen Play winners:-References:**...
  
   - Nirmalayam
  Nirmalayam
  Nirmalyam is a 1973 Malayalam film written and directed by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring P. J. Antony and Shanta Devi. Malayalam actor P. J. Antony won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 1974 for his performance as a velichappadu in this movie...
  
  
• 1978: Best Film
  Kerala State Film Award for Best Film
  The Kerala State Film Award for Best Film winners:- References :* * Specific...
  
   - Bandhanam
  Bandhanam
  Bandhanam is a 1978 Malayalam film written and directed by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The film observes a boy's return from city living to the village. The film's mood is sorrowful: the boy cannot shake himself free of the experience of the city and fails to adapt to village life...
  
  (directed by M. T. Vasudevan Nair)
• 1980: Best Film
  Kerala State Film Award for Best Film
  The Kerala State Film Award for Best Film winners:- References :* * Specific...
  
   - Oppol
  Oppol
  Oppol is a 1980 Malayalam film written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. Balan K. Nair, Menaka, Master Aravind and Shankaradi comprised the major cast. The film was based on a short story of the same name written by M. T. in 1975.-Plot:The film revolves around Malu , her...
  
  (directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan
  K. S. Sethumadhavan
  K. S. Sethumadhavan is an Indian director of Malayalam films. He has also directed films in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Since the early 1960s he has directed over 60 movies...
  
  )
• 1980: Best Story
  Kerala State Film Award for Best Story
  The Kerala State Film Award for Best Story winners:-References:**...
  
   - Oppol
  Oppol
  Oppol is a 1980 Malayalam film written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. Balan K. Nair, Menaka, Master Aravind and Shankaradi comprised the major cast. The film was based on a short story of the same name written by M. T. in 1975.-Plot:The film revolves around Malu , her...
  
  
• 1981: Best Screenplay
  Kerala State Film Award for Best Screen Play
  The Kerala State Film Award for Best Screen Play winners:-References:**...
  
   - Thrishna, Valarthu Mrigangal (directed by I. V. Sasi
  I. V. Sasi
  Irruppam Veedu Sasidaran, better known as I. V. Sasi, is a Malayali Indian film director who is known for his films of the 1970s, 80s and early 90s. He has directed about 150 films in various South Indian languages and Hindi. He is known as the "veteran" or the "guru" filmmaker in Malayalam...
  
  , Hariharan
  Hariharan (director)
  Hariharan is a Malayali film director. His movies mainly revolved around the cultural and relational aspects of a typical Kerala society. His notable works include Pazhassi Raja, Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha, Sargam, Parinayam, Amrutham Gamaya and Nakhakshathangal, which won him national...
  
  )
• 1983: Best Story
  Kerala State Film Award for Best Story
  The Kerala State Film Award for Best Story winners:-References:**...
  
   - Aaroodam (directed by I. V. Sasi
  I. V. Sasi
  Irruppam Veedu Sasidaran, better known as I. V. Sasi, is a Malayali Indian film director who is known for his films of the 1970s, 80s and early 90s. He has directed about 150 films in various South Indian languages and Hindi. He is known as the "veteran" or the "guru" filmmaker in Malayalam...
  
  )
• 1985: Best Story
  Kerala State Film Award for Best Story
  The Kerala State Film Award for Best Story winners:-References:**...
  
   - Anubandham
  Anubandham
  Anubandham is a 1985 Malayalam drama film written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and directed by I. V. Sasi. It stars Mammootty, Seema, Mohanlal and Shobana.-Plot:...
  
  (directed by I. V. Sasi
  I. V. Sasi
  Irruppam Veedu Sasidaran, better known as I. V. Sasi, is a Malayali Indian film director who is known for his films of the 1970s, 80s and early 90s. He has directed about 150 films in various South Indian languages and Hindi. He is known as the "veteran" or the "guru" filmmaker in Malayalam...
  
  )
• 1986: Best Screenplay
  Kerala State Film Award for Best Screen Play
  The Kerala State Film Award for Best Screen Play winners:-References:**...
  
   - Panchagni
  Panchagni
  Panchagni is a 1986 Malayalam film scripted by M.T. Vasudevan Nair and directed by Hariharan. It stars Geetha, Mohanlal and Nadia Moidu in major roles.-Plot:...
  
  , Nakhashathangal
  Nakhashathangal
  Nakhakshathangal is a 1986 Malayalam film directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring Monisha, Vineeth and Saleena...
  
  (directed by Hariharan
  Hariharan (director)
  Hariharan is a Malayali film director. His movies mainly revolved around the cultural and relational aspects of a typical Kerala society. His notable works include Pazhassi Raja, Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha, Sargam, Parinayam, Amrutham Gamaya and Nakhakshathangal, which won him national...
  
  )
• 1987: Best Screenplay
  Kerala State Film Award for Best Screen Play
  The Kerala State Film Award for Best Screen Play winners:-References:**...
  
   - Amrithamgamaya (directed by Hariharan
  Hariharan (director)
  Hariharan is a Malayali film director. His movies mainly revolved around the cultural and relational aspects of a typical Kerala society. His notable works include Pazhassi Raja, Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha, Sargam, Parinayam, Amrutham Gamaya and Nakhakshathangal, which won him national...
  
  )
• 1989: Best Screenplay
  Kerala State Film Award for Best Screen Play
  The Kerala State Film Award for Best Screen Play winners:-References:**...
  
   - Oru Vadakkan Veeragadha (directed by Hariharan
  Hariharan (director)
  Hariharan is a Malayali film director. His movies mainly revolved around the cultural and relational aspects of a typical Kerala society. His notable works include Pazhassi Raja, Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha, Sargam, Parinayam, Amrutham Gamaya and Nakhakshathangal, which won him national...
  
  )
• 1990: Best Screenplay
  Kerala State Film Award for Best Screen Play
  The Kerala State Film Award for Best Screen Play winners:-References:**...
  
   - Perumthachan
  Perumthachan
  Perumthachan also spelled as "Perunthachan" meaning is an honorific title that is used to refer to an ancient legendary carpenter, architect, woodcarver and sculptor from Kerala, India...
  
  (directed by Ajayan)
• 1991: Best Film
  Kerala State Film Award for Best Film
  The Kerala State Film Award for Best Film winners:- References :* * Specific...
  
   - Kadavu
  Kadavu (film)
  Kadavu is a 1997 Indian Malayalam film scripted, directed and produced by M. T. Vasudevan Nair based on S. K. Pottekkatt's story Kadathuthoni...
  
  
• 1991: Best Director
  Kerala State Film Award for Best Director
  The Kerala State Film Award for Best Director winners:-References:**...
  
   - Kadavu
  Kadavu (film)
  Kadavu is a 1997 Indian Malayalam film scripted, directed and produced by M. T. Vasudevan Nair based on S. K. Pottekkatt's story Kadathuthoni...
  
  
• 1991: Best Screenplay
  Kerala State Film Award for Best Screen Play
  The Kerala State Film Award for Best Screen Play winners:-References:**...
  
   - Kadavu
  Kadavu (film)
  Kadavu is a 1997 Indian Malayalam film scripted, directed and produced by M. T. Vasudevan Nair based on S. K. Pottekkatt's story Kadathuthoni...
  
  
• 1994: Best Film
  Kerala State Film Award for Best Film
  The Kerala State Film Award for Best Film winners:- References :* * Specific...
  
   - Parinayam
  Parinayam
  Parinayam is a Malayalam–language film directed by Hariharan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The key characters are played by Mohini, Vineeth and Manoj.K.Jayan...
  
  (directed by Hariharan
  Hariharan (director)
  Hariharan is a Malayali film director. His movies mainly revolved around the cultural and relational aspects of a typical Kerala society. His notable works include Pazhassi Raja, Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha, Sargam, Parinayam, Amrutham Gamaya and Nakhakshathangal, which won him national...
  
  )
• 1994: Best Story
  Kerala State Film Award for Best Story
  The Kerala State Film Award for Best Story winners:-References:**...
  
   - Sukrutham
  Sukrutham
  Sukrutham is a 1994 Malayalam film directed by Harikumar, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, with background music by Johnson. It is considered one of the outstanding Malayalam films of the mid-1990s...
  
  (directed by Hari Kumar)
• 1994: Best Screenplay
  Kerala State Film Award for Best Screen Play
  The Kerala State Film Award for Best Screen Play winners:-References:**...
  
   - Parinayam
  Parinayam
  Parinayam is a Malayalam–language film directed by Hariharan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The key characters are played by Mohini, Vineeth and Manoj.K.Jayan...
  
  
• 1998: Best Screenplay
  Kerala State Film Award for Best Screen Play
  The Kerala State Film Award for Best Screen Play winners:-References:**...
  
   - Daya
  Daya
  Daya or Compassion is a fundamental teaching of the Sikh religion and teachings can be found on DAYA. The other four qualities in the arsenal are: Truth , Contentment , Humility and Love...
  
  (directed by Venu)
• 2000: Best Director
  Kerala State Film Award for Best Director
  The Kerala State Film Award for Best Director winners:-References:**...
  
   - Oru Cheru Punchiri
  Oru Cheru Punchiri
  Oru Cheru Punchiri is a 2000 Malayalam film written and directed by M.T. Vasudevan Nair. This is his sixth film as a director. The film stars Oduvil Unnikrishnan and Nirmala Sreenivasan in the lead roles...
  
  
• 2010: Best Screenplay
  Kerala State Film Award for Best Director
  The Kerala State Film Award for Best Director winners:-References:**...
  
   - Pazhassi Raja

Asianet Film Awards

Asianet Film Awards

The Asianet Film Awards is the most prominent award ceremony for Malayalam films presented annually by Asianet, a Malayalam-language television network from the south-Indian state of Kerala. The awards ceremony has been instituted to honour both artistic and technical excellence in the Malayalam...

• 2003:

Other awards and accolades

• 1985: Vayalar Rama Varma Award
  Vayalar Award
  The Vayalar Award is given for the best literary work in Malayalam. The award was instituted in 1977 by the Vayalar Ramavarma Memorial Trust in memory of the poet and lyricist Vayalar Ramavarma . A sum of Rs.25,000/-, a silver plate and certificate constitutes the award...
  
   for Randamoozham (Second Turn)
• 1993: Odakuzhal Award for Vanaprastham
• 1994: Muttathu Varkey Award
• 2001: Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam Sahithya Award
• 2003: Asianet Film Awards
  Asianet Film Awards
  The Asianet Film Awards is the most prominent award ceremony for Malayalam films presented annually by Asianet, a Malayalam-language television network from the south-Indian state of Kerala. The awards ceremony has been instituted to honour both artistic and technical excellence in the Malayalam...
  
   - Lifetime Achievement Award
• 2011: Ezhuthachan Award

Novels

• Manju (Mist)
• Kaalam
  Kaalam
  Kaalam is a novel by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, for which he was awarded the Sahitya Academy Award in 1970. The book takes the reader along with 'Sethu Madhavan', the protagonist, through a journey across time ....
  
  (Time)
• Nalukettu (Ancestral house)
• Asuravithu (Demon's seed)
• Vilapayathra (The funeral procession)
• Pathiravum Pakalvelichavum (Midnight and daylight)
• Arabipponnu (The Arabian Gold, written with N. P. Mohammed
  N. P. Mohammed
  N. P. Mohammed , popularly known by his initials N.P., was a well known Malayalam novelist and short story writer from Kerala state, South India. He, along with his contemporaries like M. T. Vasudevan Nair, O. V. Vijayan, Kakkanadan, and Kamala Das ushered in a modernist movement in Malayalam...
  
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• Randamoozham (Second Turn
  Second Turn
  Randamoozham is a 1984 Malayalam novel by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. It is widely credited as his masterpiece. It was translated into English as Second Turn in 1997. M. T...
  
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• Varanasi (Benares)

Stories

• Iruttinte Atmavu (The Soul of the Darkness)
• Olavum Theeravum (Ripple and Shore)
• Kuttyedathi
• Varikkuzhi (The Trap)
• Pathanam (The Fall)
• Bandhanam (The Binding)
• Swargavathil Thurakkunna Samayam (When the Heaven's gates open)
• Ninte (Yours)
• Ninte Ormaykku (For your memory)
• Vanaprastham (Into the Forest)
• Dar-es-salam
• Raktham Puranda Mantharikal (Blood-soaked sand)
• Veyilum Nilavum (Sunlight and Moonlight)
• Kaliveedu (Playhouse)
• Vedanayude Pookkal (Flowers of sorrow)
• Sherlock
• Neelathamara (Blue lotus)
• Kannanthalipookalude Kaalam (Time of Exacum Flowers)

Screenplays

• Olavum Theeravum
  Olavum Theeravum
  Olavum Theeravum is a 1970 Malayalam film directed by P. N. Menon. It has been credited with helping to bring about a "flowering of art-house films that have today become the defining quality of Malayalam cinema", with being Malayalam cinema's "breakthrough into realism", and as "a watershed in the...
  
  
• Murappennu
  Murappennu
  Murappennu is a 1965 Malayalam film written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, directed by A. Vincent and produced by Shobhana Parameswaran Nair in the banner of Roopavani. It marked the entry of M. T. Vasudevan Nair, the noted Malayalam novelist to Malayalam cinema. The film's story is based on Snehathinte...
  
  
• Nagarame Nanni
• Asuravithu
  Asuravithu
  Asuravithu is an upcoming Malayalam film written and directed by A. K. Sajan after the film Stop Violence, starring Asif Ali in the title role of Don Bosco.-Cast:* Asif Ali as Don Bosco* Janvy* Samvrutha Sunil* Biju Menon* Jagathy Sreekumar...
  
  
• Pakalkkinavu
• Iruttinte Athmavu
  Iruttinte Athmavu
  Iruttinte Athmavu is a 1967 Malayalam film directed by P. Bhaskaran and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair based on his own story with the same name. It stars Prem Nazir, Sharada, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, P. J. Antony, Ushakumari, Kozhikode Shantha Devi and Baby Rajani in important roles, and...
  
  
• Kuttiyedathi
• Neelathamara
  Neelathamara (1979 film)
  Neelathamara is a 1979 Malayalam language romance film directed by Yusuf Ali Kechery and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. Produced at a shoe string budget of 5 lakhs, the film stars Ambika and Ravikumar in the lead roles. The film deals with the romance between a housemaid and the employer...
  
  
• Oppol
  Oppol
  Oppol is a 1980 Malayalam film written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. Balan K. Nair, Menaka, Master Aravind and Shankaradi comprised the major cast. The film was based on a short story of the same name written by M. T. in 1975.-Plot:The film revolves around Malu , her...
  
  
• Vilkkanundu Swapnangal
  Vilkkanundu Swapnangal
  Vilkkanundu Swapnangal is a 1980 Malayalam drama film directed by Azad, written by M.T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring Sukumaran in the lead role. The film features Mammootty, as an antagonist in a supporting role. Voice for Mammootty in this film was dubbed by Sreenivasan.-Plot:To supported his...
  
  
• Varikuzhi
• Bandhanam
  Bandhanam
  Bandhanam is a 1978 Malayalam film written and directed by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The film observes a boy's return from city living to the village. The film's mood is sorrowful: the boy cannot shake himself free of the experience of the city and fails to adapt to village life...
  
  
• Valarthumrigangal
• Idavazhiyile Poocha Mindapoocha
• Evideyo Oru Shatru
• Vellam(Water)
• Panchagni
  Panchagni
  Panchagni is a 1986 Malayalam film scripted by M.T. Vasudevan Nair and directed by Hariharan. It stars Geetha, Mohanlal and Nadia Moidu in major roles.-Plot:...
  
  
• Nakhakshathangal
• Amrutham Gamaya
  Amrutham Gamaya
  Amrutham Gamaya is a 1987 Malayalam drama film starring Mohanlal, Parvathy, Thilakan and Geetha. The film is written by acclaimed Malayalam writer M. T...
  
  
• Abhayam Thedi
• Aaroodam
• Aksharangal
• Rangam
• Idanilangal
• Aalkkoottathil Thaniye
  Aalkkoottathil Thaniye
  Aalkkoottathil Thaniye is a 1984 Malayalam film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring Mammootty, Mohanlal and Seema.-Plot:...
  
  
• Adiyozhukkukal
  Adiyozhukkukal
  Adiyozhukkukal is a 1984 Malayalam drama film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair; starring Mammootty, Seema, Mohanlal, Balan K. Nair, Vincent and Rahman in the main roles...
  
  
• Uyarangalil
  Uyarangalil
  Uyarangalil is a 1984 Malayalam thriller film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by M.T. Vasudevan Nair, and produced by S. Pavamani; starring Mohanlal, Nedumudi Venu, Rahman, Kajal Kiran, Swapna, and Ratheesh in the lead roles.-Plot:...
  
  
• Rithubhedam
• Vaishali
  Vaishali (film)
  Vaishali is a 1988 Malayalam film directed and edited by Bharathan. Scripted by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, it was an adaptation of a sub-story told by Vedavyasa to King Yudhishtira in the epic Mahabharatha...
  
  
• Thazhvaram
  Thazhvaram
  Thazhvaram is a 1990 Malayalam revenge-thriller musical film directed by Bharathan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, starring Mohanlal, Salim Ghouse, Sumalatha, and Sankaradi in the lead roles....
  
  
• Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha
  Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha
  Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha is a 1989 Malayalam film directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring Mammootty, Balan K. Nair, Suresh Gopi, Madhavi, Geetha, and Captain Raju.The film is based on a legend about the famous Chekavar warriors of present day northern Kerala...
  
  
• Venalkinavukal
• Aranyakam
  Aranyakam
  Aranyakam is a 1988 Malayalam film directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring Saleema, Devan and Vineeth. The film was produced by B. Sasikumar. Music was composed by Raghunath Seth, lyriced by O. N. V. Kurup, and vocals by K. J. Yesudas, and K. S...
  
  
• Anubandham
  Anubandham
  Anubandham is a 1985 Malayalam drama film written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and directed by I. V. Sasi. It stars Mammootty, Seema, Mohanlal and Shobana.-Plot:...
  
  
• Midhya
• Thrishna
• Kadavu
  Kadavu (film)
  Kadavu is a 1997 Indian Malayalam film scripted, directed and produced by M. T. Vasudevan Nair based on S. K. Pottekkatt's story Kadathuthoni...
  
  
• Utharam
  Utharam
  Utharam is a 1989 Malayalam mystery-thriller film starring Mammootty, Suparna, Sukumaran and Parvathy. It was written by acclaimed Malayalam writer M. T. Vasudevan Nair based on the short story No Motive by Daphne du Maurier. The film was a commercial success and also received critical acclaim. It...
  
  
• Sadayam
  Sadayam
  Sadayam is a Malayalam film released in 1992 directed by Sibi Malayil, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and featuring Mohanlal, Sreenivasan, Thilakan, Mathu and Nedumudi Venu in the main roles. The movie was produced and distributed by G. P. Vijayakumar under the banner of Seven Arts Films.M. T...
  
  
• Perunthachan
• Sukrutham
  Sukrutham
  Sukrutham is a 1994 Malayalam film directed by Harikumar, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, with background music by Johnson. It is considered one of the outstanding Malayalam films of the mid-1990s...
  
  
• Parinayam
  Parinayam
  Parinayam is a Malayalam–language film directed by Hariharan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The key characters are played by Mohini, Vineeth and Manoj.K.Jayan...
  
  
• Nalukettu (Tele-Serial)
• Oru Cheru Punchiri
  Oru Cheru Punchiri
  Oru Cheru Punchiri is a 2000 Malayalam film written and directed by M.T. Vasudevan Nair. This is his sixth film as a director. The film stars Oduvil Unnikrishnan and Nirmala Sreenivasan in the lead roles...
  
  
• Daya
  Daya (film)
  Daya is a 1998 Malayalam period film written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, directed by Venu, and starring Manju Warrier in the lead role. The storyline of the film is adapted from One Thousand and One Nights. Vishal Bharadwaj scored the music of the film. It was the directorial debut of cinematographer...
  
  (based on a story of the One Thousand and One Nights)
• Ennu Swantham Janakikkutti (based on the short story Cheriya Cheriya Bhookampangal)
• Theerthadanam
  Theerthadanam
  Theerthadanam is a Malayalam film directed by B. Kannan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair based on his story Vanaprastham. The film stars Jayaram and Suhasini. The film met with critical acclaim but became a failure in the box office.-Cast:...
  
  (based on his story Vanaprastham)
• Pazhassi Raja
• Neelathamara (remake of Neelathamara which he had written years back)

Films and Documentaries

• Nirmalayam
  Nirmalayam
  Nirmalyam is a 1973 Malayalam film written and directed by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring P. J. Antony and Shanta Devi. Malayalam actor P. J. Antony won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 1974 for his performance as a velichappadu in this movie...
  
  (Offerings, 1973)
• Mohini Attam (Documentary, 1977)
• Bandhanam
  Bandhanam
  Bandhanam is a 1978 Malayalam film written and directed by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The film observes a boy's return from city living to the village. The film's mood is sorrowful: the boy cannot shake himself free of the experience of the city and fails to adapt to village life...
  
  (Bounding Ties, 1978)
• Manju (Mist, 1982)
• Varikuzhy (The Trap, 1982)
• Kadavu
  Kadavu (film)
  Kadavu is a 1997 Indian Malayalam film scripted, directed and produced by M. T. Vasudevan Nair based on S. K. Pottekkatt's story Kadathuthoni...
  
  (Ferry, 1991)
• Oru Cheru Punchiri
  Oru Cheru Punchiri
  Oru Cheru Punchiri is a 2000 Malayalam film written and directed by M.T. Vasudevan Nair. This is his sixth film as a director. The film stars Oduvil Unnikrishnan and Nirmala Sreenivasan in the lead roles...
  
  (A slender smile, 2000)
• Thakazhi (Documentary on Malayalam writer Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai
  Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai
  Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai was a novelist and short story writer of Malayalam language, spoken in Kerala state, South India. He is popularly known as Thakazhi, after his place of birth. He focused on the oppressed classes as the subject of his works, which are known for their attention to...
  
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External links

• Personal website
• Cinema of Malayalam - MT Vasudevan Nair
• OPPOL (short story, English translation) - MT Vasudevan Nair - excerpt
• Biography of MT Vasudevan Nair from International Literature Festival, Berlin
• Hindu Online - A tribute to Pazhassi Raja
• all the books by MT Vasudevan Nair in Malayalam
• Online Bookstore for MT Works
• IMDB profile page
• Official Website of Information and Public Relation Department of Kerala