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Tamilanban
Poet

Tamilanban

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Writing the Sahitya Akademi-winning Vanakkam Valluva.

Silirppugal · Vanakkam Valluva

Born
28 September 1933
Birthplace
Chennimalai
Died
22 November 2025

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Tamilanban

Tamilanban, also known as Erode Tamizhanban, was a Tamil poet and broadcaster.

Early life

Origins

Born in Chennimalai in 1933.

Career

  1. 1970

    Poetry

    Published Silirppugal.

  2. 2000

    Vanakkam Valluva

    Published the collection later honoured by the Sahitya Akademi.

  3. 2004

    Literary award

    Received the Sahitya Akademi Award for Tamil.

Selected work

Silirppugal

A poetry collection.

Vanakkam Valluva

Poems engaging with Valluvar.

Beyond work

Cultural service

Served on the Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nadaga Mandram, a body supporting literature, music and theatre, alongside his poetry and television newsreading.

Sources & photo creditBiography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Obituary — 22 November 2025 ↗

Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.

Photo: Economic Advisory Council. GODL-India · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.