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Description: Thunchaththu Ramanujan Ezhuthachan born at Tirur, located 26 km from Malappuram district and 41 km from Kozhikode in Kerala is regarded as the Father of Modern Malayalam Literature and one of the greatest poets of Kerala. He is believed to have lived during the 16th century and played a vital role in shaping the Malayalam language, script, and literary tradition. Through his writings, he made spiritual knowledge and classical literature accessible to common people, not just scholars and the elite. He is best known for his celebrated works Adhyatma Ramayanam and Mahabharatam, written in the popular Kilippattu or “parrot-song” style. This unique style made his works simple, musical, and easy for ordinary people to understand and recite. His writings combined devotion, morality, and poetic beauty, deeply influencing Malayalam literature and culture. 

He was also an important figure in the Bhakti movement. His literary works promoted spiritual values, ethical living, and devotion, while also contributing to social reform. He is credited with standardising the Malayalam script and giving the language a stronger literary identity. Because of his immense contributions, he is often honoured as the architect of modern Malayalam. His birthplace, Thunchan Parambu, has become an important cultural and literary centre. It is visited by scholars, students, and admirers from across the region. In his memory, the prestigious Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, Kerala’s highest literary honour, is awarded to distinguished writers. His legacy continues to live through his timeless works and lasting influence on language and literature. His contributions enriched Malayalam and inspired generations of readers and writers, making him an immortal figure in India’s literary and cultural history.