Sahitya Akademi Award in Tamil Overview
Tamil literature, one of the oldest literary traditions in the world, is celebrated through this award, recognizing works in poetry, fiction, and scholarly writing.
List of Sahitya Akademi Award in Tamil Winners (1954-2026)
| Images | Year | Recipient Name | Book Name | Book Category | Language |
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2025 | Sa. Tamilselvan | Thamiz Sirukathaiyin Thadangal | Literary Criticism | Tamil |
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2024 | A. R. Venkatachalapathy | Tirunelveeli Ezucciyum Vaa. Vuu.ci. Yum 1908 | Research | Tamil |
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2023 | Rajasekaran (Devibharathi) | Neervazhi Paduvum | Novel | Tamil |
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2022 | Dr. M. Rajendran IAS | Kaala Paani | Novel | Tamil |
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2021 | C. S. Lakshmi (Ambai) | Sivappu Kazhuthudan Oru Pachai Paravai | Short Stories | Tamil |
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2020 | Imaiyam | Sellaatha Panam | Novel | Tamil |
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2019 | Cho.Dharman | Sool | Novel | Tamil |
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2018 | S.Ramakrishnan | Sanjaaram | Novel | Tamil |
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2017 | Inkulab | Kaandhal Naatkal | Poetry | Tamil |
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2016 | Vannadasan | Oru Siru Isai | Short stories | Tamil |
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2015 | A. Madhavan | Ilakkiya suvadugal | Collection of essays | Tamil |
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2014 | Poomani | Agngnaadi | Novel | Tamil |
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2013 | Joe D Cruz | korkai | Novel | Tamil |
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2012 | Daniel Selvaraj | Thol | Novel | Tamil |
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2011 | Su. Venkatesan | Kaval Kottam | Novel | Tamil |
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2010 | Nanjil Nadan | Soodiya Poo Soodarka | A collection of short stories | Tamil |
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2009 | Puviarasu | Kaioppam | Poetry | Tamil |
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2008 | Melanmai Ponnusamy | Minsarapoo | Short story | Tamil |
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2007 | Neela Padmanabhan | Ilai Uthir Kaalam | Novel | Tamil |
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2006 | Mu. Metha | Akayathukku Aduthaveedu | Poetry | Tamil |
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2005 | G. Thilakavathi | Kalmaram | Novel | Tamil |
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2004 | Tamilanban | Vanakkam Valluva | Poetry | Tamil |
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2003 | Vairamuthu | Kallikattu Ithikasam | Novel | Tamil |
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2002 | Sirpi Balasubramaniam | Oru Giraamattu Nadi | Poetry | Tamil |
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2001 | C. S. Chellappa | Sutanthira Daagam | Novel | Tamil |
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2000 | Thi. Ka. Sivasankaran | Vimarsanangal Mathippuraikal Pettikal | Literary criticism | Tamil |
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1999 | S. Abdul Rahman | Aalapanai | Poetry | Tamil |
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1998 | Sa. Kandasamy | Visaranai Commission | Novel | Tamil |
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1997 | Thoppil Mohamed Meeran | Chaivu Narkali | Novel | Tamil |
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1996 | Ashoka Mitran | Appavin Snehidar | Short stories | Tamil |
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1995 | Prapanchan | Vanam Vasappadum | Novel | Tamil |
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1994 | Ponneelan | Pudhiya Dharsanangal | Novel | Tamil |
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1993 | M. V. Venkatram | Kathukal | Novel | Tamil |
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1992 | Kovi. Manisekaran | Kutralakurinji | historic novel | Tamil |
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1991 | Ki. Rajanarayanan | Gopallapurathu Makkal | Novel | Tamil |
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1990 | Su. Samuthiram | Veril Pazhutha Pala | Novel | Tamil |
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1989 | Lalgudi Saptarishi Ramamrutham | Chintanadi | Autobiographical Essays | Tamil |
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1988 | V. C. Kulandaiswamy | Vaazhum Valluvam | Literary criticism | Tamil |
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1987 | Aadhavan Sundaram | Mudalil Iravu Varum | Short stories | Tamil |
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1986 | Ka. Naa. Subramaniam | Ilakkiyathukku oru Iyakkam | Literary criticism | Tamil |
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1985 | A. S. Gnanasambandan | Kamban: Putiya Parvai | Literary criticism | Tamil |
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1984 | Lakshmi | Oru Kaveriyai Pola | Novel | Tamil |
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1983 | T. M. Chidambara Ragunathan | Bharathi: Kalamum Karuthum | Literary criticism | Tamil |
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1982 | B. S. Ramaiya | Manikkodikalam | Literary history | Tamil |
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1981 | M. Ramalingam | Puthiya Urai Nadai | Criticism | Tamil |
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1980 | Kannadasan | Cheraman Kadali | Novel | Tamil |
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1979 | Thi. Janakiraman | Sakthi Vaithiyam | Short stories | Tamil |
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1978 | Vallikannan | Pudukavithaiyin Thottramum Valarchiyum | Criticism | Tamil |
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1977 | Indira Parthasarathy | Kuruthip Punal | Novel | Tamil |
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1975 | R. Dhandayudham | Tharkkala Tamizh Illakkiyam | Literary criticism | Tamil |
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1974 | K. D. Thirunavukkarasu | Thirukkural Needhi Illakkiyam | Literary criticism | Tamil |
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1973 | Rajam Krishnan | Verukku Neer | Novel | Tamil |
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1972 | D. Jayakanthan | Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal | Novel | Tamil |
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1971 | Na. Parthasarathy | Samudaya Veedhi | Novel | Tamil |
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1970 | Ku. Alagirisami | Anbalippu | Collection of short stories | Tamil |
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1969 | Bharathidasan | Pisirantaiyar | Play | Tamil |
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1968 | A. Srinivasa Raghavan | Vellai Paravai | Poetry | Tamil |
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1967 | K. V. Jagannathan | Virar Ulagam | Literary criticism | Tamil |
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1966 | Mylai Ponnuswamy Sivagnanam | Vallalar Kanda Orumaippaadu | Biography | Tamil |
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1965 | P. Sri Acharya | Sri Ramanujar | Biography | Tamil |
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1963 | Akilan | Vengaiyin Maindhan | Historic novel | Tamil |
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1962 | Mi. Pa. Somasundaram | Akkarai Cheemaiyil Aarumathangal | Travelogue | Tamil |
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1961 | Mu. Varadarajan | Agal Vilakku | Novel | Tamil |
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1958 | C. Rajagopalachari | Chakravarti Tirumagan | Retelling of the Ramayana | Tamil |
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1956 | Kalki Krishnamurthy | Alai Osai | Novel | Tamil |
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1955 | R. P. Sethu Pillai | Tamil Inbam | Collection of essays | Tamil |
Frequently Asked Questions
Sahitya Akademi Award is a Literary award. It is given to recognize excellence in Literary field. This award holds importance because it highlights achievements and encourages individuals or organizations to perform better in their respective areas.
Sahitya Akademi Award is awarded for Promotion of Literature. This means the award is given to honor outstanding contributions and achievements in this area. It helps promote talent, dedication, and excellence among individuals or groups involved in this field.
The Sahitya Akademi Award is presented by Goverment of India. The Goverment of India organization or authority is responsible for selecting deserving candidates and maintaining the credibility of the award through a proper evaluation and selection process.
The Sahitya Akademi Award was first awarded in 1954. Since then, it has continued to recognize excellence and honor individuals or organizations who have made significant contributions in their respective fields over the years.
The most recent Sahitya Akademi Award was awarded in 2026. This shows that the award is still relevant and continues to appreciate and recognize achievements in modern times.
The current status of the Sahitya Akademi Award is Continue. This indicates whether the award is still active or has been discontinued, helping users understand its present significance and relevance.
The Sahitya Akademi Award is associated with India. This means the award is either given by this country or primarily recognized within it, making it an important part of its awards and honors system.
