Pamman

Pamman (Malayalam: പമ്മന്‍) (28 February 1920 – 3 June 2007), born R. Parmeswara Menon, was a prolific Malayalam novelist from Kollam, Kerala, India. He is best known for his novels which grapple with the sensual imagery of the human psyche. He has also written the script for several Malayalam movies. Some of his novels were made into films, including Chattakari and Adimakal.He won the State Film award twice. He was employed as a General Manager for WESTERN RAILWAY and wasbased in Mumbai.

Pamman has authored over 44 novels and short stories among them the most notables are

• Bhraanthu
• Chattakari
• Adimakal
• Missi
• Thamburatti
• Ammini Ammavan
• Nerippodu
• Orumbattaval
• Appu
• Vashalan
• Samaram
• Chakravatham
• Devagandhari
• Karppoorathulasiyude Manam
• Chathurangam
• Paapamoksham
• Karmmayogi
• Ashtamathil Shani
• Poochakkannulla Pennungal
• Odukkam
• Vazhi Pizhachavar
• Panchavatiyile Gandharvam
• Sister
• Nirbhagyajaathakam
• Thiranottam
• Kuttasammadahdfhtham
• Ezhunnallathu-stories
• Orupidi Nizhalukal