Kalvanin Kadhali (novel)

Kalvanin Kadhali is the debut Tamil-language novel by Kalki Krishnamurthy. It was serialised in the magazine Ananda Vikatan in 1937, and published in paperback form in 1954. The novel was adapted into a play staged in 1953, and a film released in 1955.

Background
Drawing inspiration from a dacoit in Thanjavur, Kalki Krishnamurthy wrote a story titled Kalvanin Kadhali with the intention of making it a film. Unable to attract investors, he instead published the screenplay as a serial novel in the magazine Ananda Vikatan upon advice from S. S. Vasan.

Adaptations
Kalvanin Kadhali was adapted into a play by the TKS Brothers and staged in 1953. It was also adapted into a film released in 1955.