V. K. N.
V.K.N. | |
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| Born | 7 April 1929 Thiruvilwamala, Trichur, Kingdom of Cochin |
| Died | 25 January 2004 (aged 74) Thiruvilwamala, Trichur, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Writer, journalist |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Genre | Novel, short story, humour, essay, screenplay (Appunni). |
| Notable works | Arohanam, Payyan Kathakal |
| Spouse | Vedavathi |
| Children | Balachandran, Ranjana |
Vadakkke Koottala Narayanankutty Nair, commonly known as V.K.N. (7 April 1929 – 25 January 2004), was a prominent Malayalam writer, noted mainly for his highbrow satire. He wrote novels, short stories and political commentaries. His works are noted for their multi-layered humour, trenchant criticism of the socio-political classes and ability to twist the meanings of words contextually and lend a touch of magic to his language.