Prominent poet, lyricist and journalist Prabha Varma has been chosen for the Padma Prabha Puraskaram this year.
- His crucial works include Chandananaazhi, Kalaprayaaga, Avicharithram and Manjinotu Veyil Enna Poleyum.
- He won the state governments best film lyricist awards in 2006 and in 2013
- He has been chosen by a jury which was headed by ace novelist M Mukundan considering his contribution to Malayalam literature.
- The award was instituted by Kalpetta-based Padma Prabha Memorial Trust in memory of M K Padmaprabha.
- M K Padmaprabha was a leading socialist and one of the founders of modern Wayanad.
- The award carries a cash prize of Rs 75,000, a plaque and a citation
