Historical novels •
Vengayin maindan This is one of the famous works of Akilan, read by thousands and thousands of Tamilians all over the globe. This historical fiction captures the history of Chola dynasty. This book was dramatised by Late.Mr.Shivaji Ganesan on stage and was a huge hit. In this novel, Akilan gives insight about the life and achievement of the great
Rajendra Chola who was a Vengaiyin Maindhan to the rest of the world. RajendraCholan is the son of Rajaraja Cholan and his period can be referred as the height of Tamil empire in art, literature and administration. He captured many countries including Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia (Kadaaram), southern and eastern coastal parts of India. He lived around 1010 AD and his dynasty had many business relationships with foreign countries. This novel depicts his victory over Kadaaram and the building of new city
Gangaikonda Cholapuram upon his victory over northern part of India. The newly built temple and the city internally had so many architectural designs for war-time and peace activities. Along conquering the nations, Ilango Vel conquered the hearts of beautiful girls Arulmozhi and Rohini. Their love and affection was depicted in simple yet powerful words by Akilan. Vandhiya Thevan appears in this novel as an elderly counselor, who guides Rajendra Cholan in war and administration. This novel can also be considered as a sequel to
kalki's
Ponniyin Selvan. Because of the narration and depiction of historic facts during Chola period using proper language there is no wonder this novel received the Sakithya Academy Award from Government of India. (Sakithya Academy award-winning novel) Chola's historical novel •
Kayalvizhi. Tamil Nadu government award – Pandiya's historical novel-Akilan's Kayalvizhi is a gripping saga set in the Pandiya kingdom background.-Filmed by M.G.R as Madurai meeta sundarapandian. •
Vetrithirunagar- ( historical novel based on Vijayanagara Empire
Social novels •
Chitrai Pavai. A contemporary
social novel written by Akilan, who vividly brings Annamalai's character to our eyes. The hero Annamalai's calm and dreamy nature surely takes our mind. The ending of this novel was highly appreciated on those days and its simply the best.- Mr. Prabhuh's Review ( Jnanpith Award-winning Tamil novel) •
Nenchin Alaigal. (Award from Tamil language development) •
Enge Pokirom? (எங்கே போகிறோம்?) •
Pen (பெண்) •
Pavai Vilaku. Filmed in Tamil by Shivaji Ganesan. •
Palmara Katinile •
Thunaivi •
Pudu Vellam •
Valvu Enge?- Filmed in Tamil as Kulamagal Radhai •
Pon Malar •
Snehithi (சிநேகிதி) •
Vanama Boomiya •
Inbaninaivu •
Avaluku Short stories •
Akilan sirukathaigal. 2 volumes •
Kombuthen kolai karan. Short story collection. •
Thaipasu: Ajay the cow Essays •
Nadu nam thalaivargal. Collection of powerful essays and speeches of Akilan
Self-improvement •
Vetriyin Ragasiyangal.
Art and literature •
Kathai Kalai. •
Pudiya Vilipu.
Autobiography •
Eluthum Valkayum.
Translation •
Dhagam Oscar Wilde. •
Eluthathakadai.
Children books •
Thanga Nagaram. •
Kanana Kannan. •
Nalla Payan.
Travelogue •
Malaysia singaporil akilan.
Short story collections •
Sathya Avesam •
Oorvalam. •
Erimalai. •
Pasiyum Rusiyum. •
Velyum Payirum. •
Kulanthaisirithathu. •
Sakthivel. •
Nilavinile. •
Annpenn. •
Minuvathelam. •
Valipiranthathu. •
Sagotharar Andro. •
Oruvelaisoru. •
Viduthalai. •
Neloorarisi. •
Sengarumbu. •
Yaar Thiyagi.
Films adapted from novels •
Paavai Vilakku (1960) (based on novel of same name) •
Kulamagal Radhai (1963) (based on novel
Vazhvu Engey) •
Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan (1978) (based on novel
Kayalvizhi)
Serials adapted from novels •
Chithirai Paavai (DD Podhigai) (based on novel
Chithirai Paavai) ==References==