Dr. C. R. Prasad

Dr. C. R. Prasad
Dr. C. R. Prasad was born on May 20, 1966, in the village of Pallam, Kottayam district, to T. R. Ramachandran Nair and N. Lakshmikutty Amma. An esteemed academic and literary critic, he secured his M.A. in Malayalam with a rank from the University of Kerala.

Academic Profile
He earned his Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Malayalam Grammar from the University of Kerala under the supervision of Dr. N. R. Gopinatha Pillai. His educational journey includes studies at Pallam Thekkepara U.P. School, C.M.S. High School, N.S.S. Hindu College (Changanassery), and the Department of Malayalam, University of Kerala.

Professional & Administrative Roles
Retired as a Senior Professor from the University of Kerala in 2026. Currently serving as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University.

Dr. Prasad has held several high-profile positions within the academic and cultural landscape of Kerala:
Senior Professor (Retired): Department of Malayalam, University of Kerala.
Head of the Department (in charge): Department of Malayalam, University of Kerala.
Former Registrar in Charge: University of Kerala.
Dean: Faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Kerala.
Advisory Committee Member: Sahitya Akademi (Central Academy of Letters).
Administrative Board Member: State Institute of Encyclopaedic Publications.
Secretary: Dravidian Linguistics Association (DLA).

Media & Literary Contributions
He is a well-known face in literary media, having hosted book review programs such as:
Pusthakavicharam (Surya TV)
Pusthakam (Kairali TV)
Ezhuthola (Amrita TV)

He also authored the literary column "Prathipaksham" in Kalakaumudi.

Major Publications
Dr. Prasad has authored a wide array of influential works:
Kalathinte Adayalangal (Signs of Time)
Harithadarshanam Adhunikananthara KavithayilVyakaranam (Dictionary of Grammar)
Malayala Kavitha Adhunikanantharam
Vayalar Ramavarma: Purogamana Mulyangalude Padayali
Nilapadurappikkunna Aakhyanangal
Ezhuthu Karuthum Vishwasavum
Bhashayum Bhavanayum Prathirodhathinte Adayalangal
Ezhuthu Oru Janadhipathya Rashtramanu
Ezhutholi
Bhashaswathwam Nirmithiyum Sadhyathayum
Prathipaksham.

Awards & Honors
Thayat Award (2007): For the work Malayala Kavitha Adhunikanantharam.
SBT Literary Award (2013): For the work Nilapadurappikkunna Aakhyanangal.

Personal Life
Wife: Jyothi
Daughter: Kavya