Poet | Blogger | Editor | Dramatist

P. P. Ramachandran, born in 1962 at Vattamkulam in Malappuram District, is a prominent figure in contemporary Malayalam literature. Widely regarded as a new generation poet of the Post-Modern era, he is also well-known for his contributions as a blogger, web magazine editor, and an amateur dramatist.

He began his professional career as a primary school teacher and retired recently as a high school teacher from A.V.M. High School, Ponnani.

Literary Contributions

Ramachandran’s poetry is known for its freshness in language, depth of thought, and social relevance. His noted poetry collections include:

• Kanekkane
• Randay Murichathu
• Katte Kadale
• Kalamkaari
• Pekrom
• Marakkuthira
• P. P. Ramachandrante Kavithakal

He has also made remarkable contributions to children’s literature (Balasahithyam) through works such as:

• Pathalam
• Saikkilu Chavittan
• Poothappattu
• Poochakkurinjaruteyum Anchu Makkaluteyum Kadha

Nalla Mashalla Njan(Lekhana Samaharam)

Editorial & Dramatic Pursuits

Ramachandran is the editor of the popular Malayalam web magazine “Harithakam”, and has actively participated in amateur theatre, enhancing his reputation as a versatile cultural figure.

Awards and Recognitions

• Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award (2002) for Kanekkane
• P. Kunjiraman Nair Award (2013) for Katte Kadale
• Cherusseri Award (2014) for overall contributions to Malayalam poetry and language

He has also received prestigious poetry awards instituted in memory of:

• V. T. Kumaran
• Cherukadu
• Kunchupilla
• Changampuzha
• V. K. Unnikrishnan

Personal Life

P. P. Ramachandran hails from the Puramundekkattu Pisharam.

• Father: Late Shri Kaladi Pisharath Narayana Pisharody
• Mother: Late Smt. Puramundekkattu Pisharath Bharathi Pisharasiar
• Wife: M. P. Mini
• Daughter: Haritha