Ramanichandran Novel

Ramanichandran is one of the most loved Tamil romance novelists. Most Tamil women growing up in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s have read at least a few of her books. She has written more than 178 novels in her career, which is honestly a huge number when you think about it.

Her stories first came out in popular Tamil magazines like Kumudam, Aval Vikatan, and Mangaiyar Malar. Later they got published as proper books by Arunodhayam and other Tamil publishers. Many of her novels are still in print today and you can find them in any Tamil bookstore.

If you've never read a Ramanichandran novel before, here is what you should expect. Her stories are mostly Tamil family romances. Two people meet, there is some misunderstanding, family pressure or some big problem comes in between, and then by the end they realise their love and come back together. It sounds simple but the way she writes it, you really feel for the characters.

Some things that come up often in her books:

• A strong female lead who has her own opinions and doesn't just say yes to everything
• Tamil middle class or upper middle class family setting
• Old fashioned values mixed with modern ideas
• Slow love that builds up over many chapters, not instant attraction
• Lots of family drama, weddings, festivals

Her writing is in simple Tamil, easy to read even if you are not a heavy reader. That is one reason why she has fans across all ages.

Some of her most read books are Kannilae Iruppathenna, Kaatru Veliyidai Kannamma, Ival Oru Puthukavithai, Manam Urugiduthey Thangame, and Kakkum Imai Naanunakku. If you are starting fresh, any of these are a good first pick. Most readers say once you finish one, you will probably read 5 more in the same week.

There is something comforting about a Ramanichandran novel. The characters feel like people you actually know. The problems feel real even when the love story is a bit dreamy. And the endings are mostly happy, which honestly is a relief sometimes.

A lot of mothers introduce her books to their daughters. Office workers carry her novels for the morning bus or train ride. People reread their favorites again and again. Not many Tamil writers have that kind of bond with readers.

If you really enjoy her work, please try to buy at least a few of her novels from the original publishers. You can find them at Arunodhayam Publications, Pustaka, Amazon India, and most Tamil bookstores in Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore and online.