Writer’s critical remarks on Ezhuthachan spark off arguments on language, literature

A Kerala Sahitya Akademi award-winning author has sparked fierce arguments with a critical remark on Thunchath Ezhuthachan, a key figure in the Bhakti movement. The author, Vinoy Thomas, had questioned Ezhuthachan's role as the "father of modern Malayalam language" and stated there was no proof of his existence or literary works. Thomas later posted an apology on social media after his comments were widely discussed.