S. Venkatesan (born 16 March 1970), also known as Su. Venkatesan, is a Tamil writer from Tamil Nadu, India and Tamil Nadu State Committee member of CPI(M). Venkatesan is a state committee member of the Party and a whole-timer of the Party. He is the state Honorary President of Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers and Artists Association.
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| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| Assumed office 18 June 2019 | |
| Preceded by | R. Gopalakrishnan |
| Constituency | Madurai |
| President, Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers And Artists Association | |
| In office 24 June 2018 – 15 August 2022 | |
| Preceded by | S. Tamilselvan |
| Succeeded by | Madukkur Ramalingam |
| General secretary, Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers And Artists Association | |
| In office 18 September 2011 – 24 June 2018 | |
| Preceded by | S. Tamilselvan |
| Succeeded by | Aadhavan Dheetchanya |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 March 1970 Harveypatti, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Political party | CPI(M) |
| Spouse | P.R. Kamala (m. 1998) |
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| Residence(s) | 4, Harveypatti West Street, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Alma mater | Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College |
| Occupation | Writer, Politician |
| Awards | Sahitya Akademi Award (2011) |
Early life and education
Su. Venkatesan was born on 16 March 1970 to R. Subburam and Nallamal in Harveypatti, Madurai. He attended Muthuthevar Mukkulathore Higher Secondary School and has a degree in Bachelor of Commerce from Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College in Madurai.He was the editor of the magazine, Semmalar.Semmalar, the literary magazine of CPI(M).
Personal life
Venkatesan is married to P.R. Kamala in 1998 and The couple has two daughters named Yazhini and Tamizhini.
Writing
He was conferred the Sahitya Academy Award for his Tamil novel Kaval Kottam. His recent book Vel Pari was widely well-received among the public. He is well known in the literary field and is popular among general public. His debutant novel Kavalkottam published in 2008 was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for Tamil in 2011. The film Aravaan is based on it.[1] His second novel Veera Yuga Nayagan Velpari was serialised in Tamil popular magazine Ananda Vikatan.[2] He is the general secretary of the Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers and Artists Association.[3]
Political career
S. Venkatesan joined the communist party CPI(M) and is a Member of Parliament from Madurai. Su Venkatesan who contested from Madurai parliamentary constituency secured 4,47,075 (44 per cent) votes defeating his nearest rival (AIADMK candidate) by a margin of 1,34,119 votes." S. Venkatesan contested as CPI(M) candidate in the 2019 Indian general election from Madurai. He was elected to the Lok Sabha with a margin of 1.39 Lakhs of votes.[4]
Bibliography
Novels
| No | Title | Year of publication |
| 1 | Kavalkottam | 2008 |
| 2 | Chandrahasam | 2015 |
| 3 | Veera Yuga Nayagan Velpari | 2019 |
Poetry
| No | Title | Year of publication |
| 1 | Ottai illatha pullangulal | 1989 |
| 2 | Thisai Ellam Suriyan | 1990 |
| 3 | Pasi Velichathil | 1997 |
| 4 | Adi Puthir | 2000 |
Books
| No | Title | Year of publication |
| 1 | Kalacharathin Arasiyal | 2001 |
| 2 | Matha Matra Thadai Sattam Marainthirukkum Unmaigal | 2003 |
| 3 | Karuppan Ketkiran Keda Enge? | 2003 |
| 4 | Manithargal, Nadugal, Ulagangal | 2003 |
| 5 | Aatchith Thamizh: Oru Varalatru Parvai | 2004 |
| 6 | U. Ve. Sa Samayam Kadantha Tamil | 2005 |
| 7 | Alangarapiriyargal | 2014 |
| 8 | Keeladi | 2017 |
| 9 | Vaikai Nathi Nakarikam | 2018 |
| 10 | Kathaigalin Kathai | 2019 |
| 11 | Hindiyil Mattum Padhil Satta Virotham | 2022 |
Translations
| No | Title | Year of publication |
| 1 | Hindu Hindhuthuva Hindhurajiyam (writings of Sitaram Yechury) | 2022 |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Story | Writer | Producer |
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| 2012 | Aravaan | Yes | Yes | No |
| 2023 | Game Changer | No | Yes | No |
| 2023 | Velpari | Yes | Yes | No |
Elections contested and positions held
| Year | Constituency | Result | Vote percentage | Opposition Candidate | Opposition Party | Opposition vote percentage |
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| 2019 | Madurai | Won | 44.20% | V. V. R. Raj Satyen | AIADMK | 30.42% |
| Year | Positions |
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| 2019 | Elected to 17th Lok Sabha |
| 2019-2024 | Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Railway Member, Standing Committee, Ministry of Human Resource Development Member, Standing Committee, Minister Of Youth Affairs and Sports Member, Standing Committee, Minister for Women and Child Development |
| 2019 | Co-Chairperson, Madurai Airport Advisory Committee |
Rewards and recognition
| No | Award | Year | Remarks |
| 1 | Vikatan Awards[5] | 2008 | For Kaval Kottam novel |
| 2 | Fiction Award | 2010 | From the Tamil Literary Garden, Canada |
| 3 | Sahitya Akademi Award[6] | 2011 | For Kaval Kottam novel |
| 4 | Tamilan awards - Promising stars[7] | 2012 | For the best literary contribution |
| 5 | Vikatan Awards | 2018 | For Veerayuga Nayagan Velpaari novel |
| 6 | Iyal award[8] | 2019 | For Lifetime achievement from the Tamil Literary Garden, Canada |
| 7 | Magudam Awards | 2019 | For Veerayuga Nayagan Velpaari novel |
| 8 | Best International Tamil Work award[9] | 2020 | From Tan Sri K.R. Soma Language and Literary Foundation, Malaysia |
| 9 | CKK Literary Award | 2023 | For Veerayuga Nayagan Velpaari novel |
