NEW DELHI: C. Radhakrishnan, who has been honoured by the Kendra Sahitya Akademi with a distinguished membership, wrote many works including novels, short stories, science, poetry and essays. He also excelled as a film director. A native of Chamravattam, C Radhakrishnan received many awards such as Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award (1962), Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award (1988), and Vayalar Award (1990).

Some of Radhakrishnan's major literary works are 'Pullippulikalum Vellinakshathrangalum', 'Spandhamaapinikale Nandhi', 'Verpadukalude Viralpaadukal', 'Munper Parakkunna Pakshikal', 'Nizhalppadukal', 'Theekkadal Kadanhu Thirumadhuram', 'Puzha Muthal Puzha Vare' and 'Iniyoru Nirakanchiri'. He directed the films Agni, Kanalattam, Pushyaragam, and Ottayadipathakal and wrote the screenplay for the film Priya.

Pathanamthitta Keekozhur native Thomas Mathew, who bagged this year's Kendra Sahitya Akademi award, is a retired teacher, critic and translator. His major works include 'Dhanthagopurathilekku Veendum', 'Ente Valmeekamevide', 'Sahityadarshanam', 'Marubhoomiyil Vilichu Parayunnavante Shabdam', 'Sathyam Ninagle Swathandraraakkum' and 'New Humanism'.