S. Venkatesan (born 16 March 1970), also known as Su. Venkatesan, is a

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writer from

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, India and

State Committee member of

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. Venkatesan is a state committee member of the Party and a whole-timer of the Party. He is the state Honorary President of Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers and Artists Association.

Early life and education

Su. Venkatesan was born on 16 March 1970 to R. Subburam and Nallamal in Harveypatti,

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. He attended Muthuthevar Mukkulathore Higher Secondary School and has a degree in

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from

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. He was the editor of the magazine, Semmalar. Semmalar, the literary magazine of

Writing

He was conferred the Sahitya Academy Award for his Tamil novel Kaval Kottam. His recent book Vel Pari was widely well-received among the public. His debutant novel ''Kavalkottam'' published in 2008 was awarded the

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for

in 2011. The film ''

Aravaan ''Aravaan'' () is a 2012 Indian Tamil language epic historical film directed by Vasanthabalan, based on S. Venkatesan's novel ''Kaaval Kottam''. It stars Aadhi, Dhansika, Archana Kavi and Pasupathy. Kabir Bedi has a prominent role and Bhara ...

'' is based on it. His second novel '' Veera Yuga Nayagan Velpari'' was serialised in Tamil popular magazine

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. He is the general secretary of the Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers and Artists Association.

Political career

S. Venkatesan joined the communist party CPI(M) and is a Member of Parliament from

. Su Venkatesan who contested from Madurai parliamentary constituency secured 4,47,075 (44 per cent) votes defeating his nearest rival (AIADMK candidate) by a margin of 1,34,119 votes. S. Venkatesan contested as CPI(M) candidate in the

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from Madurai. He was elected to the Lok Sabha with a margin of 1.39 Lakhs of votes.

Bibliography

Novels

Poetry

Books

Translations

Filmography

Elections contested and positions held

Rewards and recognition

References

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