: A master of satire and the founder of the unique performance art form . Cherusseri Namboothiri
If the Niranam Poets planted the seed, (fl. 16th century) watered it and helped it bloom. He is universally acclaimed as the "Father of the Malayalam language." kavithrayam
Even today, in Kerala, one cannot discuss literature without invoking these three names. They are not merely poets; they are the architects of a linguistic culture. Their works are still recited in homes, studied in universities, and performed in temples, proving that true art transcends the boundaries of time. : A master of satire and the founder
Hailed as the Adi Kavi ("First Poet"), Nannayya initiated the translation at the request of King Rajaraja Narendra. Before translating, he standardized Telugu grammar and expanded its vocabulary, essentially transforming the language into a sophisticated literary medium. He completed the first two Parvas (books) and part of the third ( Aranya Parva ) before his passing. He is universally acclaimed as the "Father of