Kalapriya: from a DMK campaigner and fan of MGR to renowned littérateur

Sudalaimadan Koil Street in Tirunelveli is a significant location in modern Tamil literature. It has been home to several literary figures, including Sahitya Akademi Award winners. The street was a hub for the DMK, a rare convergence of literature and grass-roots politics. It is also associated with Kalapriya, a modern poet who has been shortlisted for the Sahitya Akademi Award.