Randidangazhi
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Randidangazhi is a Malayalam novel written by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai
in 1948. The novel tells the story of the cruelty meted out by feudal landlords to impoverished farm labourers. It is widely regarded as one of the best political novels in the history of Malayalam literature
. In 1958, a film adaptation with the same name
was released.
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...
in 1948. The novel tells the story of the cruelty meted out by feudal landlords to impoverished farm labourers. It is widely regarded as one of the best political novels in the history of Malayalam literature
Malayalam literature
The term Malayalam literature refers to Literature written in Malayalam language. Malayalam is the language spoken by around 35 million people, mainly the inhabitants of the state of Kerala and the union territory of Lakshadweep Islands in India. Malayalam is a Dravidian language and thus has close...
. In 1958, a film adaptation with the same name
Randidangazhi (film)
Randidangazhi is a 1958 Malayalam political film based on the novel of the same name by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai and directed by P. Subramaniam with Miss Kumari, P. J. Antony, T. S. Muthiah, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair, S. P. Pillai, Bahadoor, Adoor Pankajam, Soman...
was released.