Thi. Janakiraman

T. Janakiraman (also known as Thi Jaa, 28 June 1921 – 18 November 1982) is a Tamil writer from Tamil Nadu, India. He is one of the major figures of 20th century Tamil fiction.

Early life He was born in a Tamil Brahmin (Iyer) family of Madras Presidency in 1921. He worked as a civil servant. His writing included accounts of his travels in Japan and the Crimea. In 1979, he was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for Tamil for his short story collection Sakthi Vaidhiyam. Some of his other notable works are Malar Manjam, Uyirthen and Semparuthy.

Novels Amirtham Malar Manjam Mogamul Anbe Aaramudhe Amma Vandhaal Uyirthen Semparuthi Marappasu Nalabaagam

Novellas Adi Sivagnanam Kamalam Naalavathu sir Avalum umiyum Thodu Veedu

Short story collections Kottumelam Sivappu Rickshaw Akbar Shastri Yaadhum Oore Pidi Karunai Sakthi Vaithiyam Manidhabimaanam Erumai Pongal Aboorva Manidhargal Vendam indha Poosanikkai

Translations Annai Kullan

Plays Doctorukku Marundhu Naalu Veli Nilam Vadivelu Vaathiyaar

Travelogues Udhaya Sooriyan - Travelouge about Japan Nadandhaai Vaazhi Kaveri Adutha Veedu Aimbadhu Mile Karunkadalum Kalaikkadalum Nalapakam