P.R.No.382
P.R.No.382
Tamil Nadu promise ledger
P.R.No.382·13 Jul 2026·governance

CM Condoles Death of Sahitya Akademi Award-Winning Writer Poomani

CM Joseph Vijay expressed grief in a social media post over the death of Sahitya Akademi award-winning writer P. Manickavasagam, known as Poomani, on July 13, 2026, praising his novels for capturing the texture of the parched land and lives of marginalised communities. His novel "Anjaadi" won the Sahitya Akademi Award, and his novel "Vekkai" was adapted into the acclaimed film "Asuran." The CM announced state honours for his funeral.
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Social Media Message Issued by Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. C. Joseph Vijay, Condoling the Passing Away of Writer Thiru. Poomani The news that Thiru. Poolithurai Manickavasagam, known as Poomani, a Sahitya Akademi Award-winning writer and a notable figure in Tamil literature, has passed away, is a matter of great sorrow. Thiru. Poomani was an important writer who enriched Tamil literature through works imbued with the earthy essence of the black-soil (karisal) region, the nuanced realities of the lives of the underprivileged, and profound testimonies of history. His receiving the Sahitya Akademi Award for his novel 'Anjaadi' was a high honour befitting his literary stature. Furthermore, the film 'Asuran', based on his novel 'Vekkai', brought the power of his writing to the notice of the world. The passing of Thiru. Poomani is an irreparable loss to the world of Tamil literature. I convey my deep condolences and sympathy to his grieving family, relatives, friends, and everyone in the Tamil literary world. In honour of Thiru. Poomani's contribution to the field of literature, state honours will be accorded at his final journey. •••••••• Issued by: Director, Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Chennai-9
Issued By: Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Chennai