| Author | Kalki Krishnamurthy |
|---|---|
| Language | Tamil |
| Genre | Crime Romance |
| Publication date | Serialised: 1937 Paperback: 1954 |
| Publication place | India |
Kalvanin Kadhali (transl. The Thief's Lover) is the debut Tamil-language novel by Kalki Krishnamurthy. It was serialised in the magazine Ananda Vikatan in 1937, and published in paperback form in 1954. The novel was adapted into a play staged in 1953, and a film released in 1955.
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Background
Drawing inspiration from a dacoit in Thanjavur, Kalki Krishnamurthy wrote a story titled Kalvanin Kadhali with the intention of making it a film. Unable to attract investors, he instead published the screenplay as a serial novel in the magazine Ananda Vikatan upon advice from S. S. Vasan.
Adaptations
Kalvanin Kadhali was adapted into a play by the TKS Brothers and staged in 1953. It was also adapted into a film released in 1955.
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