Best Tamil Novels Since 1950
Srinibalaji List of the greatest Tamil novels in the last 60 years which are either acclaimed by critics and/or reached a wide audience.The Top Ten
One of the best book in world
Easily the best. Revered by people across generations. Kalki with his enormous talent mesmerizes the reader with an outstanding story - Srinibalaji
I never read this. But am eager to read
I love this story and kalki lot...
V 100 CommentsBest novel I had ever read..Henry the man who inspired us to love, share, felt small things in the village and told how a man give meaningful to his life and live..Extraordinary story telling..
Jeyakanthan awakened the social consciousness of Tamil public with his incisive writings and this book is rated by critic as his best. A story applicable for all times raising fundamental questions about life. - Srinibalaji
I want to read this book
The narration and characterisation by kalki was just awesome and I assure you that this novel can make you awake everynight by bringing you the ancient cherishing chola kingdom...
V 8 CommentsThe author known for his treatment of finer human emotions paints a very sensitive story.. - Srinibalaji
It is the only one full novel (of its kind) written in Tamil. No other fiction can match this novel.
Moga mul is the best...
Beauty, all the characters are live with us for a week at least - ravi
Only historical novel from this great poet. A rare novel talking about the Chera kings. This book won the Sahitya Academy award - Srinibalaji
Very good writers very good novel
Unbeatable legendary
I need this book old send to vijaymkm1978@gmail.com
Sujatha ia a master story teller writing in many genres - this is considered his best by his fans - Srinibalaji
Made me cry even I don't know what is love on those days...
Make a better feel
What a love story...i'm damn sure u will love the character of boy lead and girl lead
V 1 CommentDidn't reach a wide audience but rated by almost all critic and pundits as one of the greatest novels ever. The author introduced a totally new writing style - Srinibalaji
JUST LIKE A EVENING TRAVEL TO OUR OWN VILLAGE BY THE OLD BUS
Totally different one
Best one
In this ithihaasam you can breath the kallikaattu air, you can smell the village, you can know the culture of village, mindset of village peoples, wet eye climax, really great great great...,
No words to explain, He is legend
Superb writing by legend vairamuthu sir
The best social novel I ever read; unpredictable climax; nice message to society
Nice story...
Popular book. Specifically mentioned in The Bharathiya Gnanpith Award citation to the author - Srinibalaji
Akilan novels are really best always. Vengayin maindhan and Vetri tirunagar are his another great contribution
Idealistic. Such novels don't come easily - Srinibalaji
Such a heart touching novel. the best.
Master of historical novels and this is one of the most loved books of his - Srinibalaji
This is best novel. I feel that it does not got a correct place in this poll
Sandilyan's one of the best novels... I loved that...
Yavana Rani was Sandilyan's best novel.
V 11 CommentsThe Contenders

Great novel...I totally disagree with the placement given to this book
First novel which took me to this world of fantasy...
Akoodha was great
It was the great story of karunakara pallavan...I travelled with the ship of kadal pura...
Nice novel personalities changes with time... ,
Sila nerangalil sila manithargal
A must read from jayakandan
"Maatram ondre Maaradhadhu" This is the baseline of the novel.. It has an eye-wetting, unexpected climax.. Must read novel
Very few books in the humor genre and this is a classic.. - Srinibalaji
I read this novel when I was a child and I still remember it. That itself speaks about the novel!
Best humorous and rememberable novel
Very good book
V 4 CommentsGood novel about great legend. one of the wonderful novel I ever read.
I give 10 out 10 for this novel, the best novel. All people should read.
Hats of to the poet
Great book which will clearly portray the Tamil culture and the greatness of our beloved Raja Raja Cholan and how he constructed the Big Temple in Tanjore despite many struggles around him. In short the sequel of Ponniyin Selvan. Must Read!
V 3 CommentsLike udaiyar bk sirs another historical novel very good to read
Amazing book about rajendra chozhan. tremendous.
Its all about common village girl Karuvachi, awesome writing by legend vairamuthu
Amazing sir iam your big fan. I have read most of your novels like mundram ulaga por and thaneer desam
It gives me the fantastic experience like I live in that boat.Rare Information about sea adds the special taste.
It is vry lovely
Thanneer Desam is Awesome book which is next to Ponniyin Selvan in my mind.
Hats of to Vairamuthu sir for writing such a great book.
I just read the first page when browsing books in book store,got impressed and bought.
Read it whole night in one go.
Tamil ah Rasika therunjavanga read panna vaendiya book.
Must read novel and excellent use of words.
It is wonderful Novel.
I read it 15 years age. All Sandilyan stories are very interesting
A great novel with greatest twists
Very much excited and one of the best novel by sandilyan...
One of the best book of sandilyan. novel contain fast and twist.
It's the book you can get to know the village culture, people with world science, politics and economy.
None other than legend vairamuthu did a great job again.
Hat's off to you sir...
It is such a great book
I like this
i also write one long travel live novel in my real story
Very Good Story written by the author. While reading this book, I felt very very emotional. I suggest any one need of reading good tamil novels it is not to be missed out.
Great novel. Fabulous work by king kalki
It It is one of the historical novel of kalki. It tells about pallavas dynasty and the most beautiful sculputers in mahabalipuram. I considered sivakamiyin sabatham is also an wonderful creation of kalki. Please everyone should read this...by vaishnavi
This books gives clear idea about many things in life
Its nice book to know about Hinduism
Good one
Motivational book for younger generation about agriculture
I have read this novel in my 15 years. Best novel without any volger
Best book with wonderful writing.
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Remake of Mahabhartha as a novel
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