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Sahitya Akademi Award-Winning Tamil Writer Poomani Passed Away
📅 Published 15 Jul 2026 · July 2026
Sahitya Akademi Award-Winning Tamil Writer Poomani Passed Away
- Who: Poomani [Pulithurai Manickavasagam], age 79, died Chennai, TN. Born 12 May 1947, Andipatti, Thoothukudi, TN.
- Pen Name: Poomani.
- Theme: Realistic portrayal of Karisal Bhoomi region of southern TN, rural life, marginalized communities.
- Notable Works: Agnaadi, Vekkai, Piragu.
- Awards: Sahitya Akademi Award 2014 in Tamil for 'Agnaadi' based on Kazhugumalai and Sivakasi communal conflicts. Vishnupuram Award 2011, Gitanjali Literary Prize 2012, TN State Film Award Special Prize 1996.[1895][1899]
- Film: Novel Vekkai adapted into film Asuran by Vetrimaaran. Directed Karuvelam Pookkal for NFDC highlighting child labour in Sivakasi-Kovilpatti match factory region.[2019][1996]
- UPSC Relevance: GS1 - Literature, Regional identity.
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