Kalki Krishnamurthy
1899–1954
Kalki Krishnamurthy (R. Krishnamurthy) was one of the most celebrated Tamil writers of the 20th century. A novelist, short story writer, journalist, poet, and critic, he is best known for his historical novels, especially Ponniyin Selvan, which is considered one of the greatest Tamil literary works. He was also a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and served as editor of the influential Tamil magazine Kalki.
