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A. Vennila (August 10, 1971) is a novelist, short story writer, poet, publisher and editor of a literary magazine. She has edited anthologies of history, and been a publisher of historical works. She was motivated by her interest in Dravidian ideology. She serves as an ssistant editor at the TamilNadu government archives.
== Birth, Education ==
A. Vennila was born as the only daughter of C. Ambalavanan and Vasantha from Ammayapattu village near Vandavasi, Tiruvannamalai district. She was born on August 10, 1971.
 
A. Vennila did her primary schooling at Ammayapattu Panchayat Union's school. She completed her schooling and Teacher Training graduation at the Government Girls High School, Vandavasi. After doing her post graduation in Psychology and Mathematics, she completed her research and doctorate in the topic ''Devadaasigalin kalaithiranum aalumayum'' (The artistry and personality of Devadasis).


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== Personal Life ==
[[File:Padamvennila.png|thumb|A. Vennila]]
A. Vennila married M. Murugesh on April 5, 1998. Murugesh is a writer of children's literature in Tamil. The couple have three children - M.V Kavinmozhi, M.V. Anbubharathi, M.V. Nilabharathi. She currently works as an Assistant Editor at the Tamilnadu government Archives.
== Literary Career ==
A. Vennila writes novels, short stories, and poetry. She cites [[Thi. Janakiraman]], [[Gandharvan]], [[Prapanchan]] as her major literary influences.  
====== Poetry ======
In 1997, A. Vennila published her first poem ''Adutha aandum vasantham'' in the magazine [[Ananda Vikatan]]
====== Short Stories ======
A. Vennila's first short story collection ''Pattu poochigalai tholaitha oru pozhudhil'' was published in 2005 by Madhinilayam Publications.
====== Novels ======
A. Vennila wrote the novel [[Gangapuram]] based on the lives of Rajaraja Cholan and Rajendra Cholan. Her second novel ''Salampuri'' describes the emotions and family problems of grassroots workers of the Dravidian movement.


A. Vennila (August 10, 1971) is a poet, novelist, short story writer, publisher and editor of literary magazine. She has created historical compilation volumes. She has published historical books. She has a communist and feminist outlook. She works as a teacher in a Government school.
Her novel ''Neeradhikaram'' is a fictional account of British engineer Penniquik who built the Mullaperiyar dam. It has been considered as one of the significant historical novels in Tamil, and was translated by S. Mohankumar into Malayalam.


== Birth, Education ==
====== Anthology ======
A. Vennila is the only daughter of C. Ambalavanan and Vasantha from Ammayapattu village near [[wikipedia:Vandavasi|Vandavasi]], [[wikipedia:Tiruvannamalai|Tiruvannamalai]] district. She was born on August 10, 1971.
In 2014, A. Vennila edited and compiled a selected set of short stories by important Tamil women writers during the period 1930 to 2014, titled ''Meedhamirukkum sorkkal''.


A. Vennila studied in the Ammayapattu panchayat union's school until 5th standard. From 6th standard to her teacher training graduation, she studied in the Government Girls High School, Vandavasi. After doing her post graduation in Psychology and Mathematics, she completed her research and doctorate in the topic ''Devadaasigalin kalaithiranum aalumayum'' (The artistry and personality of Devadasis).
For her novel ''Neeradhikaram,'' A. Vennila had conducted detailed background research at Tamil Nadu Archives, Delhi National Archives, British Library in London and Thiruvananthapuram Kerala Archives. She digitized and uploaded nearly thirty thousand pages of the compiled documents online to document archives at Tamilnadu Virtual University and Roja Muthiah Research Library.


== Private Life ==
== Historical Research ==
[[File:Nalla.jpg|thumb|Best Teacher Award]]
A. Vennila researched about the Battle of Wandiwash between British and French colonial foreces, and wrote an account of it titled''Vandavasi Por- 250''<ref>War of Vandavasi</ref>  jointly with Dr. M. Rajendran.  
On April 5, 1998, A. Vennila married M. Murugesh, a writer of children's literature in Tamil. The couple have three children - M.V Kavinmozhi, M.V. Anbubharathi, M.V. Nilabharathi. Currently A. Vennila is working as a graduate teacher in mathematics in her alma mater Government Girls High School in Vandavasi. She is the recipient of Best Teacher award from Tamil Nadu Government in the year 2017.


== Literary Life ==
A. Vennila was the editor of two major historical series -  ''Indhiya Sarithira Kalanjiyam''<ref>Repository of Indian History</ref>, an 8-volume historical encyclopedia by P. Sivanadi, and ''Anandarangam Pillai Dinappadi Seithi Kurippu,'' a 12-volume publication of the famous [[Diaries of Ananda Ranga Pillai.]]
A. Vennila wrote her first work in 1997. She cites Thi. Janakiraman, Kandarvan, Prabanjan as the pioneers who significantly influenced the Tamil literary creations over time. A. Vennila's ''Gangaapuram'' novel is written based on the lifes of [[wikipedia:Rajaraja_Cholan|Rajaraja Cholan]] and [[wikipedia:Rajendra_Chola_I|Rajendra Cholan]] . The novel is based on the mental struggles of a son who tries to establish his uniqueness while living under the shadow of his father. History is narrated from the perspective of women.


In the collection of short stories, ''Meetham Irukkum Sorkal'', she has compiled the stories of women writers in the Tamil short stories genre over a period of 85 years covering the works of many writers from Ramamritham Ammayaar to Kavitha Sornavalli. A. Vennila's ''Salaampuri'' novel talks about the minds and personalities of the grassroot workers of the Dravidian parties and the complications they face from their families.
== Journalism ==
A. Vennila served on editorial boards at the magazines ''Kadhai solli'' and ''Puththagam Pesudhu.''


== Historical Research ==
== Film ==
A. Vennila has written a book ''Vandavasi Por - 250'' jointly with Dr. M. Rajendran. She has also complied ''Indhiya Sarithira Kalanjiyam (8 volumes)'', P. Sivanadi (Indian historical encyclopedia by P Sivanadi) and ''Anandarangam Pillai Dinappadi Seithi Kurippu'' ''(12 volumes)'' (The Private Diary of Ananda Ranga Pillai)
A. Vennila worked as the scriptwriter and assistant director for a Tamil movie named ''Sakunthalavin kaadhalan''. She has also written song lyrics for two movies.


== Significance in Tamil Literature ==
== Literary Significance ==
A. Vennila has a communist outlook. She writes fiction and essays from a feministic viewpoint. Her novels approach history in a Marxist, feministic perspective. She brings out the internal world of women in her poems. She writes the truth as it is in her works. She subtly highlights many issues in the society that the Tamil society should feel ashamed off. "All issues have been approached and criticized by her from practical life and a pragmatic perspective without any feministic cries or clichés" says Tamil writer Imayam<ref>https://imayamannamalai.blogspot.com/2016/12/blog-post_9.html</ref>.
A. Vennilas works of fiction and essays reflect her leftist and feminist perspectives. Her novels approach history with a Marxist and feminist lens. She has carved out a space for herself through works that describe the place of common folk in history and the internal world of women.


Tamil writer Imayam described her work as 'Truth as it is. She subtly highlights the issues that should embarass the Tamil Society.  Everything is approached and criticised from a practical and pragmatic outlook, without any feministic sloganeering or clichés." <ref>[https://imayamannamalai.blogspot.com/2016/12/blog-post_9.html Thathumbi Valiyum Mounam (Collection of Essays) by A. Vennila, Writer Imayam]</ref>
== Awards ==
== Awards ==
* ''Sirppi Arakkattalai Virudhu''
* ''Sirppi Arakkattalai Virudhu''
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* ''Sakthi Virudhu - 2005'', given by ''Tirupur Madhya Arima Sangam''
* ''Sakthi Virudhu - 2005'', given by ''Tirupur Madhya Arima Sangam''
* ''Sirandha Ezhuthalar Virudhu'' given by ''Neyveli Puthaga Kankaatchi''
* ''Sirandha Ezhuthalar Virudhu'' given by ''Neyveli Puthaga Kankaatchi''
* A. Vennila's Poem book "''Kanavai Pola Maranam''" received the Best Revival Poetry book in 2007 given by Department of Tamil Development under the Tamilnadu Government
* A. Vennila's Poem book "''Kanavai Pola Maranam''" received the Best Modern Poetry book in 2007 given by Department of Tamil Development under the Tamilnadu Government
* ''Seyanthan Ninaivu Kavithai Virudhu'' 2010
* ''Seyanthan Ninaivu Kavithai Virudhu'' 2010
*''Puthumaipithan Ninaivu Virudhu'' 2013 given by ''Tamilnadu Murpokku Ezhuthaalar Sangam'' ( Tamilnadu Progressive Writers and Artists Association) for her short story collection - ''Bridhavum Ilam Paruvathu Aangalum''.
*''Puthumaipithan Ninaivu Virudhu'' 2013 given by ''Tamilnadu Murpokku Ezhuthaalar Sangam'' ( Tamilnadu Progressive Writers and Artists Association) for her short story collection - ''Bridhavum Ilam Paruvathu Aangalum''.
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**''Ilakkiya Virudhu'' given by Aval Vikatan
**''Ilakkiya Virudhu'' given by Aval Vikatan
**''Puthumai Pithan Padaipilakkya Virudhu'' 2021 given by S.R.M. University's ''Tamil Peraayam''
**''Puthumai Pithan Padaipilakkya Virudhu'' 2021 given by S.R.M. University's ''Tamil Peraayam''
== Cinema ==
== Cinema ==
A. Vennila was the dialogues writer and assistant director in the Tamil movie ''Sagunthalavin Kaathalan''. She has also written the songs for two Tamil movies
A. Vennila has written dialogue and assisted in direction of Tamil movie ''Sagunthalavin Kaathalan''<ref>Sagunthalaa's lover</ref>. She has also written the songs for two Tamil movies
 
== Works ==
== Works ==
 
====== Poetry ======
=== Poetry ===
 
* ''En Manasai Un Thoorigai Thottu''
* ''En Manasai Un Thoorigai Thottu''
* ''Neeril Alaiyum Mugam''
* ''Neeril Alaiyum Mugam''
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* ''Eriya Thuvangum Kadal''
* ''Eriya Thuvangum Kadal''
* ''A. Vennila Kavithaigal (Thernthedukkappatta Kavithaigal Thoguppu)''
* ''A. Vennila Kavithaigal (Thernthedukkappatta Kavithaigal Thoguppu)''
 
====== Letters ======
=== Letters ===
* ''Kanaviruntha Koodu''
* ''Kanaviruntha Koodu''
 
====== Essays ======
=== Essays ===
* ''Pen Ezhuthum Kaalam''
* ''Pen Ezhuthum Kaalam''
* ''Thadhumbi Vazhiyum Maounam''
* ''Thadhumbi Vazhiyum Maounam''
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* ''Engirunthu Thodanguvathu''
* ''Engirunthu Thodanguvathu''
* ''Maranam Oru Kalai''
* ''Maranam Oru Kalai''
 
====== Short Story ======
=== Sirukathai ===
* ''Pattuppoochigalai Tholaitha Oru Pozhuthil''
* ''Pattuppoochigalai Tholaitha Oru Pozhuthil''
* ''Brindhaavum Ilam Paruvathu Aangalum''
* ''Brindhaavum Ilam Paruvathu Aangalum''
* ''Indhira Neelam''
* ''Indhira Neelam''
 
====== Research ======
=== Research ===
* ''Devaradiyaar: Kalaiye Vaazhvaaga''
* ''Devaradiyaar: Kalaiye Vaazhvaaga''
 
====== Novels ======
=== Novel ===
* ''Gangaapuram''
* ''Gangaapuram''
* ''Salaampuri''
* ''Salaampuri''
 
* ''Neeradhikaram''
=== Compiled Books ===
====== Anthologies ======
* ''Vandavasi Por - 250'' (Jointly with Dr. M Rajendran I.A.S
* ''Vandavasi Por - 250'' (Jointly with Dr. M Rajendran I.A.S
* ''Nizhal Mugam''
* ''Nizhal Mugam''
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* ''Kaalathin Thirai Seelai Trotsky Maruthu''
* ''Kaalathin Thirai Seelai Trotsky Maruthu''
* ''Kanavum Vidiyum''
* ''Kanavum Vidiyum''
 
====== Publications ======
=== Publications ===
* ''Indhiya Sarithira Kalanjiyam (8 Thoguthigal)'' P. Sivanadi
* ''Indhiya Sarithira Kalanjiyam (8 Thoguthigal)'' P. Sivanadi
* ''Ananda Rangam Pillai Dinappadi Seithi Kurippu (12 Thoguthigal)'' (Jointly with Dr. M. Rajendran I.A.S
* ''Ananda Rangam Pillai Dinappadi Seithi Kurippu (12 Thoguthigal)'' (Jointly with Dr. M. Rajendran I.A.S
== References ==
== References ==
* [https://solvanam.com/2020/08/22/%e0%ae%85-%e0%ae%b5%e0%af%86%e0%ae%a3%e0%af%8d%e0%ae%a3%e0%ae%bf%e0%ae%b2%e0%ae%be%e0%ae%b5%e0%ae%bf%e0%ae%a9%e0%af%8d-%e0%ae%a8%e0%ae%be%e0%ae%b5%e0%ae%b2%e0%af%8d-%e0%ae%95%e0%ae%99%e0%af%8d/ ''Gangaapuram'' novel review by Vidhya Arun in ''Solvanam'' online magazine].
* [https://solvanam.com/2020/08/22/%e0%ae%85-%e0%ae%b5%e0%af%86%e0%ae%a3%e0%af%8d%e0%ae%a3%e0%ae%bf%e0%ae%b2%e0%ae%be%e0%ae%b5%e0%ae%bf%e0%ae%a9%e0%af%8d-%e0%ae%a8%e0%ae%be%e0%ae%b5%e0%ae%b2%e0%af%8d-%e0%ae%95%e0%ae%99%e0%af%8d/ ''Gangaapuram'' novel review by Vidhya Arun in ''Solvanam'' online magazine].
* [https://vallinam.com.my/version2/?p=1221 ''Drogathin Nizhal'' poem compilation review].
* [https://vallinam.com.my/version2/?p=1221 ''Drogathin Nizhal'' poem compilation review].
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* [https://blog.balabharathi.net/?p=304 S. Balabharathi novel review by A. Vennila].
* [https://blog.balabharathi.net/?p=304 S. Balabharathi novel review by A. Vennila].
* [http://www.akaramuthala.in/nikazhvukal/%E0%AE%95%E0%AE%B5%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%9E%E0%AE%B0%E0%AF%8D-%E0%AE%85-%E0%AE%B5%E0%AF%86%E0%AE%A3%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%A3%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%B2%E0%AE%BE-%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%AE%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%B4%E0%AE%95-%E0%AE%85/ ''Nallaasiriyar Virudhu'' for A. Vennila].
* [http://www.akaramuthala.in/nikazhvukal/%E0%AE%95%E0%AE%B5%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%9E%E0%AE%B0%E0%AF%8D-%E0%AE%85-%E0%AE%B5%E0%AF%86%E0%AE%A3%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%A3%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%B2%E0%AE%BE-%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%AE%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%B4%E0%AE%95-%E0%AE%85/ ''Nallaasiriyar Virudhu'' for A. Vennila].
== Footnotes ==
<references />


== Links ==
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இந்தப் பக்கத்தை தமிழில் வாசிக்க: அ. வெண்ணிலா ‎

A. Vennila
A. Vennila, award from the Tamilnadu Progressive Writers Association
A. Vennila, with M. Murugesh
A. Vennila, with students
A. Vennila, Best Teacher Award

A. Vennila (August 10, 1971) is a novelist, short story writer, poet, publisher and editor of a literary magazine. She has edited anthologies of history, and been a publisher of historical works. She was motivated by her interest in Dravidian ideology. She serves as an ssistant editor at the TamilNadu government archives.

Birth, Education

A. Vennila was born as the only daughter of C. Ambalavanan and Vasantha from Ammayapattu village near Vandavasi, Tiruvannamalai district. She was born on August 10, 1971.

A. Vennila did her primary schooling at Ammayapattu Panchayat Union's school. She completed her schooling and Teacher Training graduation at the Government Girls High School, Vandavasi. After doing her post graduation in Psychology and Mathematics, she completed her research and doctorate in the topic Devadaasigalin kalaithiranum aalumayum (The artistry and personality of Devadasis).

Personal Life

A. Vennila married M. Murugesh on April 5, 1998. Murugesh is a writer of children's literature in Tamil. The couple have three children - M.V Kavinmozhi, M.V. Anbubharathi, M.V. Nilabharathi. She currently works as an Assistant Editor at the Tamilnadu government Archives.

Literary Career

A. Vennila writes novels, short stories, and poetry. She cites Thi. Janakiraman, Gandharvan, Prapanchan as her major literary influences.

Poetry

In 1997, A. Vennila published her first poem Adutha aandum vasantham in the magazine Ananda Vikatan

Short Stories

A. Vennila's first short story collection Pattu poochigalai tholaitha oru pozhudhil was published in 2005 by Madhinilayam Publications.

Novels

A. Vennila wrote the novel Gangapuram based on the lives of Rajaraja Cholan and Rajendra Cholan. Her second novel Salampuri describes the emotions and family problems of grassroots workers of the Dravidian movement.

Her novel Neeradhikaram is a fictional account of British engineer Penniquik who built the Mullaperiyar dam. It has been considered as one of the significant historical novels in Tamil, and was translated by S. Mohankumar into Malayalam.

Anthology

In 2014, A. Vennila edited and compiled a selected set of short stories by important Tamil women writers during the period 1930 to 2014, titled Meedhamirukkum sorkkal.

For her novel Neeradhikaram, A. Vennila had conducted detailed background research at Tamil Nadu Archives, Delhi National Archives, British Library in London and Thiruvananthapuram Kerala Archives. She digitized and uploaded nearly thirty thousand pages of the compiled documents online to document archives at Tamilnadu Virtual University and Roja Muthiah Research Library.

Historical Research

A. Vennila researched about the Battle of Wandiwash between British and French colonial foreces, and wrote an account of it titledVandavasi Por- 250[1] jointly with Dr. M. Rajendran.

A. Vennila was the editor of two major historical series - Indhiya Sarithira Kalanjiyam[2], an 8-volume historical encyclopedia by P. Sivanadi, and Anandarangam Pillai Dinappadi Seithi Kurippu, a 12-volume publication of the famous Diaries of Ananda Ranga Pillai.

Journalism

A. Vennila served on editorial boards at the magazines Kadhai solli and Puththagam Pesudhu.

Film

A. Vennila worked as the scriptwriter and assistant director for a Tamil movie named Sakunthalavin kaadhalan. She has also written song lyrics for two movies.

Literary Significance

A. Vennilas works of fiction and essays reflect her leftist and feminist perspectives. Her novels approach history with a Marxist and feminist lens. She has carved out a space for herself through works that describe the place of common folk in history and the internal world of women.

Tamil writer Imayam described her work as 'Truth as it is. She subtly highlights the issues that should embarass the Tamil Society. Everything is approached and criticised from a practical and pragmatic outlook, without any feministic sloganeering or clichés." [3]

Awards

  • Sirppi Arakkattalai Virudhu
  • Kavingar Devamagal Arakkattalai Virudhu
  • Selvan Karki Virudhu given by Tamilnadu Murpokku Ezhuthaalar Sangam ( Tamilnadu Progressive Writers and Artists Association)
  • Aelaathi Arakkattalai Virudhu
  • Sakthi Virudhu - 2005, given by Tirupur Madhya Arima Sangam
  • Sirandha Ezhuthalar Virudhu given by Neyveli Puthaga Kankaatchi
  • A. Vennila's Poem book "Kanavai Pola Maranam" received the Best Modern Poetry book in 2007 given by Department of Tamil Development under the Tamilnadu Government
  • Seyanthan Ninaivu Kavithai Virudhu 2010
  • Puthumaipithan Ninaivu Virudhu 2013 given by Tamilnadu Murpokku Ezhuthaalar Sangam ( Tamilnadu Progressive Writers and Artists Association) for her short story collection - Bridhavum Ilam Paruvathu Aangalum.
  • Awards received for her novel Gangaapuram:
    • Rangammal Ninaivu Virudhu given by Kovai Kasthuri Srinivasan Arakkattalai
    • Padaipookka Thamizh Virudhu given by Samayapuram S.R.V school
    • Ilakkiya Virudhu given by Aval Vikatan
    • Puthumai Pithan Padaipilakkya Virudhu 2021 given by S.R.M. University's Tamil Peraayam

Cinema

A. Vennila has written dialogue and assisted in direction of Tamil movie Sagunthalavin Kaathalan[4]. She has also written the songs for two Tamil movies

Works

Poetry
  • En Manasai Un Thoorigai Thottu
  • Neeril Alaiyum Mugam
  • Aathiyil Sorkal Irunthana
  • Isaikkurippugal Niraiyum Maithaanam
  • Kanavai Poloru Maranam
  • Iravu Varaintha Oviyam
  • Drogathin Nizhal
  • Eriya Thuvangum Kadal
  • A. Vennila Kavithaigal (Thernthedukkappatta Kavithaigal Thoguppu)
Letters
  • Kanaviruntha Koodu
Essays
  • Pen Ezhuthum Kaalam
  • Thadhumbi Vazhiyum Maounam
  • Kambalai Mudhal (Jointly with Dr. M Rajendran)
  • Therdhalin Arasiyal
  • Arupadum Yaazhin Narambugal
  • Engirunthu Thodanguvathu
  • Maranam Oru Kalai
Short Story
  • Pattuppoochigalai Tholaitha Oru Pozhuthil
  • Brindhaavum Ilam Paruvathu Aangalum
  • Indhira Neelam
Research
  • Devaradiyaar: Kalaiye Vaazhvaaga
Novels
  • Gangaapuram
  • Salaampuri
  • Neeradhikaram
Anthologies
  • Vandavasi Por - 250 (Jointly with Dr. M Rajendran I.A.S
  • Nizhal Mugam
  • Meedhamirukkum Sorkal
  • Kaalathin Thirai Seelai Trotsky Maruthu
  • Kanavum Vidiyum
Publications
  • Indhiya Sarithira Kalanjiyam (8 Thoguthigal) P. Sivanadi
  • Ananda Rangam Pillai Dinappadi Seithi Kurippu (12 Thoguthigal) (Jointly with Dr. M. Rajendran I.A.S

References

Footnotes

  1. ↑ War of Vandavasi
  2. ↑ Repository of Indian History
  3. ↑ Thathumbi Valiyum Mounam (Collection of Essays) by A. Vennila, Writer Imayam
  4. ↑ Sagunthalaa's lover

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