Kovi Manisekaran

Kovi.Manisekaran (Template:Lang-ta) is a Tamil scholar, film director, actor from Tamil Nadu, India. Manisekaran is only Tamil writer who swept all of the literature awards in Tamil Nadu. who also the great musician,"the sangeetha booshanam" first class in first in rank at Annamalai University in 1951.

Biography:

Dr. Kovi.Manisekaran, a pioneer scholar in Tamil literature & grammar is a writer and poet was born on 2 May 1927 at Vellore District of Tamilnadu. The author in his boyhood stage was not provided with an opportunity by his parents for basic studies. It is only author’s inclination towards studies intuited him to gain literary knowledge in later stages. He started studying Tamil with the blessings of Puratchi Kavingnar Bharathidasan at Pondicherry in1939.Back to his native place Vellore, he studied the language in depth from Prof. Karazhaganar in 1945. Then he shifted himself to Chennai , there he could pursue Tamil under the guidance of T.P. Meenakshi sundaram pillai .When he joined to learn Karnatic music in Annamalai University in 1947, he had an opportunity to learn Tamil grammar under Mahavidwan Vellaivarnar. Thus without any academic qualification in Tamil he developed himself as a new vista of Tamil poetry in Tamil prose was born from him.

The author is not only genius in Tamil literature but also well versed in Karnatic music. His music based novel titled Kutraalakkurinji consisting of 36 chapters bearing names of 36 apoorva ragas.  The author has a privilege of writing in all reputed Tamil magazines. In his numerous novels, short stories, research books, plays and poetries, he has touched almost all parts of Indian history. Compare to other writers and poets the author has a unique dancing language in prose and of course he had proved himself to be a apex poet by writing Kove Ramayana, composed of three volumes - 1.Ayothiya kandam 2.Uthama kandam 3.Maguda kandam consisting of 4000 poems. The highlight of Kove Ramayana is after Kamba Ramayana of more than 1000 years agoana of more than 1000 y the author has written Kovi Ramayana in classical grammar by this, he proved himself to be genius in Tamil grammar and a core poet.

He has written more than 50 social novels and 110 historical novels, 400 social short stories with 600 historical short stories and nearly 6 poetry collections. His monumental social novel Yagasalai which is based on Upanishads brought him a conferred doctorate.

None other author in Tamil literature has written such numerous short stories and novels as Dr. Kove Manisekaran has written. He has a credit of being recipient of numerous academic awards. Now in his age of 89 years of lively hood with his 90 years of Tamil literary contribution, the author has written an epic titled Kadavul Kappiym (The Epic of Almighty).

Eleven research students have received Ph.d. Among the Eleven students, two of them has under gone research on his style of language .Nineteen of them have received M.Phil.degree in researching author’s novel.

Thus the author has a near achievement of 1000 short stories (historical & social), 142 novels  (Historical & social), 8 plays (historical & social) 11 poetry collection including his autobiography.

Awards:

1	Aadhithanar Mootha tamizharignar Award (2008)-by Daily-Thanthi
2	Sahitya academy Award(1992) Title - Kutralakkurinji
3	Mamannar Raja Rajan Award (1987)-by Tamil University - Tamil Nadu - Vengaivanam
4	Tamil Nadu Thiru. Vi.Ka. State Award (1984)
5	Tamil Development State Award in 1972 - Title  - Cheran Kulakodi
6	Tamil Development State Award in 1982 - Title - Koveyin kathaigal
7	Tamil Development State Award in 1985 - Title -  Kanchi Kathiravan
8	Raja Sir Annamalayar Award in 1979 - Title - Yagasalai
9	Kalaingar Award (2004)
10	M.G.R Award (2005)
11	Sengamalathayar Award(2004)
12	Book Fair Award(2004)
13	Swami Sankaradoss Award - in 2008
14	Manonmani Sundaranar Award - in 2007
15	Lilly Devasigamani(1986)
16	V.G.P Award (1983)
17	Annai Rajalakshmi Award (1992)
18	V.O.C Award (Pondicherry)(2003)
19	Kanchi Kamakodi Peetam Award in 2003
20	Kanchi Kamakodi Peetam Award in 1986
21	Gnana Oli Award (V.G.P) in 1980
22	Mugam Award - 1978
23	Children writer’s Association Award - 1976
24	Ilakkiya Samrat (From Madurai Thamizh Sangam) - 1968
25	Gnana Sooriyan - 1996 (For his poetry title SOORIYAN)
26	Sahitya Chakravathy (From Vellore Thamizh writer’s Association) - 1996
27	Ilakkiya Raatchasan - 1996
28	Ilakkiya Raasaraasan - 1986
29	Ilakkiya Mamethai (From Trichi Thamizh writer’s Association)
30	Tamil Ilakkiya Mamani - 1974
31	Kaviraja singham - 1996
32	Puthina Perarasu - Madurai Thamizh writer’s Association - 1978
33	Puthina Chemmal From Thiruvarur 1975
34	Muthamizh Vithagar - Chennai Academy - 1969
35	Ezhutthulaga Vengai - (For his Novel Vengaivanam) - 1986
36	Mathuraththamizh Maamani  - 1975
37	Ezhutharasu - Vellore Thamizh Writer’s Association - 2005

Bibliography

1.	Ambikapathy	Historical play	1954
2.	Julies Cesar	Translation	1954
3.	Hamlet	Translation	1955
4.	Paniroja	Social novel	1956
5.	Akkinikopam	Historical novel	1956
6.	Sembiyan Selvi	H.novel	1959
7.	Mukilil Mulaitha Mugam	H.N	1960
8.	Dheva Dhevi	H.N	1960
9.	Vazhvin Villakkugal	S.S.S	1960
10.	Pathaayiram Pon Parisu	H.N	1960
11.	Thiyaagather	H.S.S	1961
12.	Porkaala poombaavai	H.N	1961
13.	Poonthaathai	H.S.S	1961
14.	Neela malligai	S. novel	1961
15.	Then nilavu	S.N	1961
16.	Manitha Manithan	H.S.S	1961
17.	Raaja Mohini	H.N	1961
18.	Uyirum Oliyum	S.S.S	1962
19.	Peimagal Ilaveni	H.N	1962
20.	Ponveintha perumal	H.N	1962
21.	Puthiya Boopalam	S.N	1962
22.	Sarithira kathai Kalanjiyam	H.S.S	1962
23.	Neelaambari	S.S.S	1962
24.	Gangaiyamman Thiruvizha	S.N	1962
25.	Kaalam Solum Kathai	Children story	1962
26.	Solleruzhavar	Ancient pullavar story	1962
27.	Sumithirai	H.play	1963
28.	Ithayangal	S.S.S	1963
29.	Karpanaanjali	Poetry	1963
30.	Piravipperungadal	H.play	1963
31	Kaalayaar Koil Ratham	H.S.S	1964
32.	Nilaachoru	S.N	1964
33.	Mevarana	H.S.S	1964
34.	Oru veethian kathai	S.S.S	1964
35.	Iravin Ilanagai	S.S.S	1965
36.	Senji Abaranji	H.N	1965
37.	Inthira Vihaarai	H.N	1965
38.	Siruvar Tamil Varalaaru 1st Part Pandian	History of       Tamil nadu	1965
39.	Siruvar Tamil Varalaaru IInd Part Cholas		1965
40.	Siruvar Tamil Varalaaru IIIrd Part Cheras		1965
41.	Siruvar Tamil Varalaaru IVth Part Pallavas		1965
42.	Thavamo? Thathuvamo?	S.N	1966
43.	Puthiya Vaanam Puthiya Boomi	S.N	1967
44.	Mayiliragu	H.N	1967
45.	Verum Vayiru	S.S.S	1967
46.	Veliyum Payirum	Novel	1968
47	Vazhkai Oru Vilayaattu	S.N	1968
48.	Manoranjitam	S.N	1968
49.	Valamburi Muthu	S.N	1968
50.	Thenral Katru	Russian History Novel	1969
51.	Siru Kathai Selvam	S.S.S	1969
52.	Rani Velunachi	H.N	1970
53.	Kaanal Gaanam	H.N	1971
54.	Kuravan Kuzhali	H.N	1971
55.	Jaathimalli	S.Play	1971
56.	Chozha Theepam	H.N	1972
57.	Man Puzhu	S.N	1972
58.	Naangu Thisaigal	S.Play	1972
59.	Raaja Maatha	H.N	1972
60.	Akila	S.N	1972
61.	Maravarkula Maanikkangal	H.N	1973
62.	Mekalai	H.N	1973
63.	Nanthamizh Nanthi	H.N	1973
64.	Aayiram Vaasal Ithayam	S.N	1973
65.	Kovein Kathaigal	S.S.S	1973
66.	Kudavayil Kottam	H.N	1973
67.	Kaaviya Oviyam	H.S.S	1973
68.	Naayakan Naayaki	H.N	1974
69.	Natramizh Naalvar	Pullavar’s stories	1974
70.	Senthamizh Selvar	Pullavar’s stories	1975
71.	Mathurai Mannargal	History	1975
72.	Siruvar Kathaigal	Children stories	1975
73.	Kallulimangan	Children stories	1975
74.	Thamizhum Indraya Ilakiyangalum	Article	1976
75.	Aathma	S.N	1976
76.	Orutheepam Ayinthu Thirigal	S.N	1976
77.	Aaraaichi Mani	Articles	1976
78.	Ratchasan	H.Play	1976
79.	Thatchina bayangaran	H.N	1976
80.	Mottu	Children stories	1977
81.	Jaya jaya Sankara	S.N	1977
82.	Vazhvikka Vantha Theivam	S.N	1978
83.	Sooriyan Merke Uthikkiran	S.N	1978
84.	Riksha	S.S.S	1978
85.	Achutha Rangamma	H.N	1979
86.	Magudangal	H.S.S	1979
87.	Samrat Ashokan	H.N	1979
88.	Porkizhi	H.S.S	1979
89.	Aadhitha Karikaalan Kolai	H.N	1982
90.	Haidher Ali	H.N	1982
91.	Veril Malarum Pookal	S.N	1982
92.	Therodum Veethiyile	H.N	1982
93.	Ithazghal	S.N	1982
94.	Muthal Urimai Puratchi	H.N	1982
95.	Rajasima pallvan	H.N	1983
96.	Ponvilaku Erikirathu	S.S.S	1983
97.	Thoodhu Nee Solli Vaaraai	H.N	1983
98.	Gangai Nachieyar	H.N	1984
99.	Seevaga Chinthamani	H.N	1984
100.	Vengai Vanam	H.N	1984
101.	Rattha Gnayiru	H.N	1984
102.	Nila Kanavu	H.N	1985
103.	Rajaalipparavai	H.N	1985
104.	Kazhuveri Medu	H.S.S	1985
105.	Moongil Ilaimel	H.N	1985
106.	Thirumeni Thirunal	H.N	1986
107.	Suthanthira Poomiyil Vellai Naaraigal	H.N	1986
108.	Senji Selvam	H.N	1986
109.	Poonguzhali	H.N	1986
110.	Solli Therivathillai	S.N	1986
111.	Thirisooli	S.N	1987
112.	Malaya Maarutham	H.N	1987
113.	Maanbumigu Muthlamaichar	H.N	1987
114.	Kollipaavai	H.N	1987
115.	Sooraikatru	S.S.S	1987

116.	Naayakka Maathevigal	H.N	1988
117.	Oonjal Oorvalam	S.N	1989
118.	Veenaathevi	H.N	1989
119.	Kutrala Kurunji	H.N	1989
120.	Raja Tharangini	H.S.S	1990
121.	Chitirangi	H.S.S	1990
122.	Poicheval	S.N	1991
123.	Kaveri	S.N	1991
124.	Chera Sooriyan	H.N	1992
125.	Mudi Sootu Vizha	H.S.S	1992
126.	Thanthayumanavar	S.N	1992
127.	Katruveliyidai Kannamaa	S.N	1992
128.	Thogai mayil	H.N	1994
129.	Sooriyam	Epic (poems)	1994
130.	Nitharai Megangal	S.N	1995
131.	Adi En Devi	Poetry	1995
132.	Tajmahal	S.N	1995
133.	Gnanapazham	Poem	1995
134.	Gaandhaari	S.S	1996
135.	Roopmathi	H.N	1998
136.	Varaaga Nathikkariyil	H.S.S	1999
137.	Thamboor	S.S.S	2000
138.	Penmaniyam	H.N	2001
139.	Urripanaigal	S.S.S	2002
140.	Thiruvizha	S.N	2002
141.	Sooriyan Merke Uthikiran	S.N	2002
142.	Thiruvengadappaavai	Poetry	2002
143.	Rathinagiri Maalai	Poetry	2003
144.	Kavithai Thogai	Poetry	2005
145.	Naan	Autobiography	2006
146.	Kove Ramayanam (epic) 1st part- Ayothiya Kaandam	Classic Poetry	2006
147.	Kove Ramayanam (epic) 2nd part -Uthama Kaandam	Classic Poetry	2006
148.	Kove Ramayanam (epic) 3rd part- Maguda Kaandam		2006
149.	Chandrothayam	H.N	2009
150.	Raaja Ragam	H.N	2009
151.	Nanthivarman	H.N	2010
152.	Raaja garjanai	H.N	2011
153.	Kadavul Kappiyam (Epic on God)	Poetry	2012

154.	Raja Garjanai	HN	2012
155.	Thennangkeetru	S.N	2012
156.	Kaaviya Manaivi	2012	2012
157.	Ka chi Kathiravan	H.N	2012
158.	Ajatha Chatru	H.S.S	2012
159.	Naaga Nanthi	H.N	2016

Filmography

• Thennankeeru (in Tamil and Kannada)
• Manoranjitham
• Yaagasalai