M K Sanu has been chosen for the Mathrubhumi Literary Award for 2016
- Sanu is a famous critic, biographer and orator
- He is chosen to be conferred for the award for his rich contribution to the Malayalam literature.
- Sanu has already received several honours, including the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award, Vayalar Award, Padmaprabha Award, Kendra Akademi Academy Award and Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award
- Some of his important works are "Changampuzha Krishnapilla", "Nakshtrangalude Snehabhajanam", "Narayanaguru Swami", "Mruthyunjayam" "Kavyajeevitham", "Viswasathilek Veendum American Sahityam" and "Prabhatha Darshanam".
Mathrubhumi Literary Award
- Mathrubhumi Literary Award is a literary award instituted in 2001 by leading Malayalam daily Mathrubhumi.
- A sum of Rs. 2 lakh, a plaque and citation constitute the award.
- The award is conferred as a recognition of a writer's overall contribution to the Malayalam literature.
