Malayalam poet A.C. Sreehari passes away

Malayalam poet and academic A.C. Sreehari died at the age of 56 after a heart attack. He served as the former head of the Department of English at Payyanur College and retired from the college on May 30.

A.C. Sreehari and Malayalam literature

A.C. Sreehari was a Malayalam poet whose works are included in university curricula across Kerala. His poetry formed part of academic study in higher education institutions in the state.

Notable works and academic background

His notable works include Yuva Kavithakkoottam, published in 1999, and Kavithayude Noottandu, published in 2001. He earned a Ph.D. from Kannur University in 2015 for a thesis titled Construction of Masculinity in Popular Malayalam Cinema.

Literary awards and family details

He received the N.N. Kakkad Award, the V.T. Kumaran Award, and the Vyloppilli Award. He is survived by his wife, Sangeetha K., and his son, A.C. Sreeharshan.

Important Facts for Exams

• Payyanur College is an educational institution in Kerala associated with A.C. Sreehari’s teaching career.
• Kannur University is a state university in Kerala.
• The N.N. Kakkad Award, V.T. Kumaran Award, and Vyloppilli Award are literary honours linked with Malayalam writing.
• Malayalam is a Dravidian language and one of the 22 scheduled languages of India.