International award winning pravasi malayalam novelist and poet

Abdul Punnayurkulam, which is an appreciated Malayalam poet, is known as a productive Malayalam writer and well-known writer of Kerala. As an eminent Malayalam writer, his works are small masterpieces which depict the rich traditions and classical literary traditions of Kerala region and hence establishes him as a prominent writer of Malayalam literature. Born in Kerala, he eventually settled in the United States, where he continued to be very active in his literary and cultural heritage. His works often represent deep social concerns, human emotions and the intricacy of existence.
Punnayurkulam's poetry and prose have been praised for their intellectual depth as well as their focus on the complexities of identity, belonging, and the challenges of balancing two cultures. He has maintained his literary roots while participating in the cultural issues of the Malayalam minority as an active member of the American literary community.