Kalki author biography

Field Information
Full Name Kalki Krishnamurthy
Date of Birth 09 September 1899
Place of Birth Mayavaram, British India
Date of Death 05 December 1954
Place of Death Chennai, India
Citizenship / Country of Residence British India / India
Education Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai; Madras Christian College, Chennai
Profession Novelist, Poet, Journalist, Critic
Years of Activity Early 20th Century - 1954
Brief Information Kalki Krishnamurthy was a prominent Tamil novelist and writer. He is celebrated for his historical fiction novels, which often depicted South Indian history with vivid detail and engaging narratives. His work significantly contributed to popularizing Tamil literature and historical awareness among a wider audience.