Thunchaththu Ramanujan Ezhuthachan

Thunjath Ezhuthachan is known as the "Father of the Malayalam language." He was born around 450 years ago in Malappuram district. The story of his birth is mixed with myths and truths. His real name was Ramanujan and signs of brilliance were evident in his childhood. He traveled extensively in search of knowledge and returned to Thrikandiyur , his birthplace, after mastering the religious sciences. Ezhuthachan tried to propagate the universal nature of the language. He wanted to bring language to level of a layman’s understanding. Although Cherushery , another prominent writer, lived before Thunjath, Thunjath is revered as a cultural icon.