Dramatists & Playwrights

C. J. Thomas

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Modern Malayalam playwright known for intellectual drama and stage innovation.

Dramatists & Playwrights

C. J. Thomas is remembered as an important modern Malayalam dramatist whose plays brought intellectual seriousness and new stage ideas into Kerala’s theatre culture. His work helped widen the range of Malayalam drama beyond traditional forms.

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Era Modern Malayalam (mid 20th century)

Known for Modern plays and stage innovation

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