# Vennala Mohan

Mohan Kumar P.P., also known as Vennala Mohan, is a multi-faceted artist with diverse contributions in Malayalam, including work as a novelist, short story writer, script writer, lyricist, poet, actor and dubbing artist. He has also anchored many programs in All India Radio and Doordarshan. Additionally, he holds a diploma in journalism and has worked with several leading media houses in Kerala and Lakshadweep.

## Early life

Vennala Mohan was born on 18 May 1961, in Vennala, Ernakulam district, Kerala. His father, Prabhakara Kurup, was a businessman, and his mother, Ambujakhy Kunjamma was a homemaker. Mohan received his education at Government High School, Vennala and Maharaja's College, Ernakulam. He began writing stories at the age of 13, with his first published work, "Oru Nunayude Katha" (Story of a Lie), appearing in Balalokam magazine in 1974, followed by Dukham (Sorrow) in Talir magazine in 1975.

## Contributions
### Books

| # | Name | Category | Year | Publisher |
| 1 | Innathe Katha | Collection Of Stories Of Various Authors | | Malayala Sahityamandalam |
| 2 | Innathe Kavitha | Collection Of Poems Of Various Poets | | Malayala Sahityamandalam |
| 3 | Radha | Novel | 1990 | Desabandhu |
| 4 | Ini Saranya Parayatte | Novel | 2001 | DC Books |
| 5 | Yudham | Novel | 2004 | DC Books |
| 6 | Vichithra Visheshangal | Stories | 2006 | Kurukshetra |
| 7 | Kuttikalkulla Ramayana Kathakal | Stories | 2006 | Kurukshetra |
| 8 | Keerthi Mudra | Novel | 2007 | Olive |
| 9 | Kavyangalkku Pinnile Kathakal | Stories | 2008 | Sura |
| 10 | Pathinettu Puranathile Kathakal | Stories | 2008 | Ascens |
| 11 | Agni Pookkunna Manassukal | Novelette | 2009 | Paridhi |
| 12 | Swayam Bhavi Ariyan | Astrology | 2009 | Ascens |
| 13 | Devayanam - Nagaram | Novel | 2009 | Sura |
| 14 | Avare Nakshathrangal Kathirikkunnu | Novel | 2009 | Samayam |
| 15 | Porutham | Novel | 2010 | Dronacharya |
| 16 | Manassil Oru Manchady | Novel | 2010 | Dronacharya |
| 17 | Kuttikalkulla Bhagavatha Kathakal | Stories | 2012 | Kurukshetra |
| 18 | Periya Puranayhile Kathakal | Stories | 2012 | Kurukshetra |
| 19 | Jalakangalkkappuram | Novel | 2012 | Insight |
| 20 | Mizhikalil Maunam | Novel | 2012 | Insight |
| 21 | Akasam Nashtappettaval | Novel | 2012 | Poorna |
| 22 | Orammaye Avasyamundu | Novel | 2014 | Arun |
| 23 | Manassinoru Marupuram | Novel | 2017 | Adithya Publications |
| 24 | Amruthu | Children's literature | 2017 | Buddha Books |
| 25 | Puranathile Poorvajanma Kathakal | Stories | 2017 | Kurukshetra |
| 26 | Mehaboob Pattinte Panapathram | Biography | 2017 | Soorya Books |
| 27 | Parayan Baki Vachathu | Memories | 2019 | Don Books Kottayam |
| 28 | Sooryan Padinjaru Udikkunnu | Novel | 2019 | Unma Books - Nooranad |
| 29 | Hidumbi | Novel | 2020 | Sahitya Pravarthaka Sahakarana Sankham |
| 30 | Chollukalkku Pinnile Purana Kadhakal | Stories | 2021 | Kurukshetra |
| 31 | Nurungukal | A New form of Literature | 2022 | Blue Ink Books |
| 32 | Mahabharatha Kadhakal | Children's Literature | 2022 | Balasahithi Prakasan Kerala |
| 33 | Parattavala | Novelette | 2022 | Pratibha books - Thrissur |

### Television

| # | Name | Channel | Roles |
| 1 | Ennunni Kannanurangan | DD Malayalam | Screenplay, dialogue |
| 2 | Snehanjali | Asianet | Screenplay |
| 3 | Kannadiyile Mazha | Bharath T.V | Screenplay, dialogue |
| 4 | Agniputhri | Asianet | Dialogue |
| 5 | Sreedhanam | Jeevan TV | Story, screenplay, dialogue |
| 6 | Orammaye Avasyamundu | Asianet | Telefilm story, script |
| 7 | Puzha Parayukayanu | Asianet | Screenplay, story |
| 8 | Kannande Karyangal | Surya TV | Cinema story, screenplay |
| 9 | Nilavu Thodumpol | Surya TV | Script story |
| 10 | Ponnuvinum Oru Divasam | Surya TV | Cinema screenplay |
| 11 | Interview With Singer Manjari | Asianet | Script |

## Links with Malayalam magazines

| # | Name | Association |
| 1 | Balalokam | Editorial board member |
| 2 | Vartha Weekly | Editorial board member |
| 3 | Durmoham Evening Daily | Correspondent |
| 4 | Janmabhoomi Onam Special Issue | Editor |
| 5 | Sakhi | Editor |
| 6 | Deepaprabha Lakshadweep Varta Patrika | Editor |
| 7 | Kochi International Book Fest Souvenir | Editor |
| 8 | Dharmaprakasan Bulletin | Editor |
| 9 | Janani, America | Articles |
| 10 | International Malayalee, America | Articles |
| 11 | Rasmi Fortnightly, Germany | Novel columnist for last 20 years |

### Paper Presentation

| # | Subject | Representation | Year | Organizer |
| 1 | Ramayana - The Classic | Represented Malayalam, the language of Kerala | 2018 | Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi |
| 2 | Pundit K. P. Karappan, the leader of Renaissance | Selected for presentation | 2018 | Ayyankali Chair and University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram |

## Awards

* 2022 - K Radhakrishanan Sahitya Puraskaram
* 2022 - Kavyayanam State Genius Award
* 2020 - Spearheading a New Literary Form - Vennala Mohan features in Best-of-India Records (BIR)
* 2012 – Atlas Kairali Bala Sahitya Award
* 2012 – Atymayanangalude Khasak Award For Novelette
* 2008 – Jaycey Foundation Award For Novel
* 1999 – Solomon Joseph Award For Short Story