Raghunath Paleri

Raghunath Paleri (born 7 February 1954) is an Indian novelist, screenwriter, director and actor from Kerala.

Career
He has directed three films—Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare (1986), Vismayam (1998), and Kanneerinu Madhuram (unreleased); and in television, eight episodes of Bible Ki Kahaniya (1993–1995). He entered the Malayalam film industry in 1978 and has worked in Tamil film industry.

His debut work with the producer Nirmal of Minerva Studio did not release at that time. Later Nirmal produced another film Naseema which got released in 1983 was written by Paleri. He found his way in acting as Adruman, a blind man, in Thottappan directed by Shanavas K. Bhavakutty.

In print media
Raghunath Paleri has authored several books in Malayalam language. His published works include:
 * Ananda Vedam
 * Vismayam Pole
 * Etho Rathriyude Pakal
 * Arundhathiyude Nagarathil
 * Akasathekkoru Jalakam
 * Avasyamillatha Achanammamar
 * Orkkunnuvo En Krishnaye
 * Raghunath Paleriyude Kathakal (short stories by Raghunath Paleri)
 * Sooryagayathri
 * Avar Moovarum Oru Mazhavillum
 * Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare
 * Ponumuttayidunna Tharavu
 * Kanneerinu Madhuram
 * Ezham Nilayile Aakasham
 * Paleri Puranam
 * Aaltharayile Nilavettangal

Awards

 * 2021: Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award for Children's Literature for Avar Moovarum Oru Mazhavillum
 * 2021: Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Children's Literature for Avar Moovarum Oru Mazhavillum