Mallika Yunis is an Indian writer who writes novels in Malayalam language. She is probably best known for her 1981 novel Upasana which won her the Maman Mappila literary award in 1982. The novel was made into a critically acclaimed film, titled Ente Upasana, by noted director Bharathan.[1] The 2012 film Karpoora Deepam is also based on her novel. The film, which commenced production in 1998 was in a development hell for 14 years.[2] In 2025, she received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Overall Contributions.[3]
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Novels[edit | edit source]
- Upasana
- Varshameghangale Kaathirunnavar
- Nizhalchithrangal
- Vayalppoovu
- Anupallavi
- Nirabhedangal
- Ninakkai Mathram
- Pooppanthal
- Bhadrachitta
- Swapnangale Vida
- Idanaazhiyude Avasaanam
- Akale Neelaakasham
- Vazhithaarakal
- Nirabhedangal
- Swapnakku Sugamaanu
- Randamathoraal
- Sooryakireedom
- Safar
- Karpoora Deepam
- Samarpanam
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ K K Moidu (27 July 2011). "Master Leaves a Void". The Gulf Today.
- ↑ "'Karpoora Deepam' released after 14 years". Kerala9.com. 17 October 2012. Retrieved 12 November 2012.
- ↑ "കേരള സാഹിത്യ അക്കാദമി പുരസ്കാരം; മനസ്സുനിറയെ സന്തോഷം-മല്ലികാ യൂനിസ്". Mathrubhumi (in മലയാളം). 27 June 2025. Retrieved 1 December 2025.
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