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Senior Writers

60 - 90

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Vijaya Raju

She has written numerous books after her retirement from government job. She is an excellent writer, painter and singer. 

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J K Sivan

J.K. Sivan, born into a family of scholars and this rich heritage pursue him to writes on devotion, spirituality, and religion. He has authored 143 books, with 32 published, and has received many honors, including the Bhagavat Seva Ratna (2013), Vaisnava Seva Ratna, and the Grand Universe Book of Records (2025).

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Padma Raghavan

Padma Raghavan began her Tamil writing journey in her seventies and has authored 23 books on women’s motivation, patriotism, and children’s stories. Her notable works include Vallamai Thaarayo, Thimirndha Nyanacherukku, and Aadi Vilaiyadu Papa, earning her the Pachyderm Award (2023), Indian Book of Records (2024), and Grand Universe Book of Records (2025).

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Shanthi Srinivas

Shanthi Srinivas, a Tamil author with a deep interest in Tamil and devotional themes, has written nine books, including Soodi Kodutha Sudarkodi and 108 Dhivyadesa Perumal Thayaar Thirunamangal. She was honored with the Vaalnaal Sadhanaiyalar Award (2023 & 2024) and the Grand Universe Book of Records (2025).

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Jayanthi Badri

Jayanthi Badri, inspired by her writer mother-in-law, has authored 18 books and 100 stories on women’s empowerment, society, devotion, and children’s lessons. Her notable works include Vallamai Tharayoo, Aathichoodi Kadhaigal, and Kaviya Nayagigal. She has received several honors, including the Lifetime Achievement Award (2021) and Grand Universe Book of Records (2025).

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Rukmani Venkataraman

Rukmani Venkataraman, a Tamil author driven by her passion for the language, writes on femininity, devotion, and children’s themes. She has published around 41 books, including Parakkum Baloon and Vannagale Ennangale. She received the Vaazhnaal Sathanaiyalar Award (2024) and the Grand Universe Book of Records (2025).

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Usha Kannan

Usha Kannan, author of 30 books on women’s empowerment, children’s stories, and inspiration for the physically challenged, also translated The Governess on the Lap of Himalayas into Tamil. Her noted works include Jayaperigai Kottada and Utkalantha Jodhiye, earning her multiple awards, including the Grand Universe Book of Records (2025).

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Vanaja Muthukrishnan

Vanaja Muthukrishnan, inspired by old stories, has authored 50 books on devotion, women’s perseverance, and children’s literature. Known for Vannapirigai and Jeyaperigai Kotida, she has received top honors including the Nagaichuvai Ezhuththalar Award (2023) and Grand Universe Book of Records (2025).

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Bhamathi 

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Chellamal

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Mohana Sukadev

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Revathi Venkatesan

Revathi Venkatesan, a Tamil writer driven by her love for reading, writes on social, general, and children’s themes with emotional depth. She has published seven books, including Avvaiyin Amudhamozhigal and Malarin Payanam. She received the Senior Citizen Award (2024) and the Grand Universe Book of Records (2025).

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Lalita Venkateshan 

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Mythili Subramanian

Mythili Subramaniyan, a former teacher, turned to writing through magazine contributions. She has authored eight books on social, devotional, and children’s themes, including En Iniya Payaname and Thunbam Nerugayil. She received the All India Book of Records (2024) and the Grand Universe Book of Records (2025).

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Prabha Giri

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Vasumathi Manivannan

Vasumathy Manivannan, inspired by her husband who is also a prolific writer, is a Tamil writer focusing on patriotism and children’s stories based on the Puranas. She has authored six books, including Kanna un Sannithiyil and Achutha Abayam Thaa, and was honored with the Grand Universe Book of Records in 2025.

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Suriliyur Ravi

Inspired by Tamilvanan and Krishna Davinsi, he has written over six adventure-themed books such as Abayam 62 and Thedathe Aabathu. He received the Grand Universe Book of Records (2025).

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Nirmala Swaminathan

She began her writing journey after 60, she authored 11 books reflecting realism, devotion, and humor, including Thalaimuraigal and Thunbam Nerugayil. She received the All India Book of Records (2024) and Grand Universe (2025).

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Jayanthi Nagarajan

An educator and former journalist, she authored 90 books on children’s ethics and biographies, such as Helen Keller and Naval Vadivil Nalan Dhamayanthi. She received the Valliyappa Ilakiya Award (2018), SCVE Lifetime Achievement Award (2024), and Grand Universe Book of Records (2025).

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Lalitha Muralidharan

A retired teacher passionate about Tamil, she authored 15 books on children, youth, social, and devotional themes. Her works include Vizhuvathellam Ezhuvatharke and Nallathor Veenai Seithe. She received the Grand Universe Book of Records (2025).

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Malathi Sekar

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Vasantha Govindrajan

Vasantha Govindarajan began her writing journey during the pandemic. Her works focus on the lives of marginalized people, everyday individuals, and creating awareness among children. She has authored five books, including Yaar Kadavul, Snegavin Kadhal, and Verkalum Vizhuthugalum. She was honored with the Grand Universe Book of Records in 2025.

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Mythili Pasupathy

A retired government officer turned author, she has written 16 devotional books that often use proverbs to teach children simple life lessons. Her notable works include Palamozhi Kadhaigal and Iniya Payanamae, and she received the Grand Universe Book of Records (2025).

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Ganesh Bala

He is known for his humour-filled stories that offer relaxation, he has authored 16 books including Iruvar and Kala Kala Kadhaigal. He won the Best Humour Writer Award (2021) and the Grand Universe Book of Records (2025).

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N. Padmavathy

Padmavathy is a writer who has created stories from everyday experiences. She has written eleven books, including Avvaiyin Amudhamozhigal, Malarin Payanam & Kavignargal. She received  the Grand Universe Book of Records (2025).

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Brinda

R. Brinda, a Tamil writer since 1993, has authored over 30 books spanning devotion, spirituality, women, family, society, and children’s literature, while also sharing her passion for cooking through magazines. Her notable works include Ezhuthukiren Oru Kaditham, Iru Dhuruvangal Santhiththal, and Thodarum Thalaimurai. She has received the Lifetime Achievement Award (2024), Nerupalayar Sirugadhai Sudar Award (2024), and Highest Publisher Award (2025).

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Shankar

He is known for his poetic writing style

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Sowmithri Kannan

Ms. Kannan, brings her years of teaching experiences into writing, her works are spiritual and moral based lessons for children.

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Meera Thyammal

Meera Thylambal, a Reiki healer turned writer, draws inspiration from her patients’ struggles. By a writer during meditation classes, she began writing stories focusing on women’s resilience and children’s themes. Author of about 15 books, her notable works include Pen Enum Peru Valimai, Nenjam Niraintha Uravugal, Kattukulae Kondattam, and Ezhuthugiren Oru Kaditham. She received the Grand Universe Book of Records in 2025.

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Sasi Shankar

Sashi Shankar is a Tamil author who began her writing journey after  her family life. She has penned stories for children, family-themed tales, and works inspired by nature. She has written over six books, with notable titles including Ninnai Saranadaithen, Thuimaiyana Bharatham, Nenjam Niraintha Uravugal, and Palamozhi Kadhaigal. In recognition of her contributions, she was honored with the Grand Universe Book of Records in 2025.

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Ramaa Srinivasan

Ramah Srinivasan, who initially wrote political articles and travel vlogs in English has authored 11 books focusing on children’s issues, awareness on good &bad touch, devotion, politics, and travel. Her notable works include Kurai Ondrum Illai, En Iniya Payaname, and Thirugadugam Kadhaigal. She has been honored with the All India Book of Records 2024 and the Grand Universe Book of Records 2025.

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Meenakshi

S. Meenakshi is a Tamil author whose writing reflects a deep love for literature, culture, and storytelling. Her published works include Ezhuthugiren Oru Kaditham and Kathai Sollum Marangal, with several forthcoming titles including Rishis, Stories from the Thirukkural, and Cherished Memories. At 69, she continues to inspire readers by preserving Tamil heritage through meaningful and engaging stories.

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Rajasree Murali

Rajasree Murali, motivated by her writer daughter, began her literary journey with themes centered on women and everyday life. She has authored four books, including Amirtham and Sirukadhaigalin Solai, and was honored with the Senior Citizen Award in 2025.

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Vasantha Govindhan

For over 40 years, Vasantha Govindhan has written numerous stories and articles on both spiritual and secular themes for leading magazines. A passionate visual artist, she enjoys exploring a wide range of art forms, reflecting her creativity across both literature and the arts.

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Kamala Krishnamoorthy

Kamala Krishnamoorthy is a Tamil author whose writings are deeply rooted in spirituality, reflection, and personal growth. At the age of 68, she has authored the three-volume Spiritual Journeys (Aanmeega Payanangal Volumes 1, 2 & 3) and has co-authored 26 books with fellow writers, contributing significantly to contemporary Tamil literature.

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Mali Gopalan

Mali Gopalan is a passionate writer who discovered renewed joy in writing through this platform. At the age of 66, she continues to embrace storytelling with enthusiasm, proving that creativity knows no age and every voice deserves to be heard.

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Hema Vasudevan

Hema Vasudevan is a Tamil writer with a passion for poetry and storytelling. She has co-authored fourteen books as part of a Pachyderm Tales and regularly shares her poems and short stories with readers through Facebook. Her writing reflects her love for literature and her commitment to creative expression.

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Hema Vasudevan

Hema Vasudevan is a Tamil writer with a passion for poetry and storytelling. She has co-authored fourteen books as part of a Pachyderm Tales and regularly shares her poems and short stories with readers through Facebook. Her writing reflects her love for literature and her commitment to creative expression.

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Hema Vasudevan

Hema Vasudevan is a Tamil writer with a passion for poetry and storytelling. She has co-authored fourteen books as part of a Pachyderm Tales and regularly shares her poems and short stories with readers through Facebook. Her writing reflects her love for literature and her commitment to creative expression.

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