The Politics of Dravidian Identity | Vignesh Rajahmani in Conversation with Manu S Pillai | KLF2026

At the Kerala Literature Festival 2026, author Vignesh Rajahmani discusses the origins and transformation of the Dravidian movement with historian Manu S. Pillai. From Periyar E V Ramasamy to modern politics, this conversation explores caste, identity, and the evolution of one of South India’s most influential socio-political movements. Session : Transformation of a Dravidian Socio-Cultural Movement Speakers : Vignesh Rajahmani Moderator : Manu S Pillai 23/01/2026 KLF Day 2 - Ezhuthola Link to our website: https://keralaliteraturefestival.com/ #vigneshrajahmani #manuspillai #keralaliteraturefestival #dcbooks #thedravidianpathway #literaryfestival #indianliterature #malayalamliterature #kozhikodebeach #literaturefestival #keralalitfest2026 #keralalitfest #keralaculture #authors #reading #storytelling #literaryevent #keralawriters #calicut #klf #klf2026 #interview

Keeladi Is So Controversial in India Today, Why?  | SOWMIYA ASHOK MANU S PILLAI| KLF2026
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Keeladi Is So Controversial in India Today, Why? | SOWMIYA ASHOK MANU S PILLAI| KLF2026

From Boring to Fascinating: Rethinking History | His-Stories Ep. 1| Dr. Manu S Pillai & Sylesh Sir
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From Boring to Fascinating: Rethinking History | His-Stories Ep. 1| Dr. Manu S Pillai & Sylesh Sir

Why Women Still Feel Trapped Despite Progress | Nirupama Subramanian
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Why Women Still Feel Trapped Despite Progress | Nirupama Subramanian

How Dravidian Politics Opened Power Corridors for Marginalised Castes | Vignesh Rajahmani
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How Dravidian Politics Opened Power Corridors for Marginalised Castes | Vignesh Rajahmani

"Legally പറഞ്ഞാൽ കേരളത്തിലിപ്പോഴും Princess ഉണ്ട്..." | Manu S Pillai Interview | India History
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"Legally പറഞ്ഞാൽ കേരളത്തിലിപ്പോഴും Princess ഉണ്ട്..." | Manu S Pillai Interview | India History

Politics of History: Manu Pillai with Salil Tripathi
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Politics of History: Manu Pillai with Salil Tripathi

The Chola Raids in Southeast Asia | Herald Van Der Linde in conversation with William Dalrymple
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The Chola Raids in Southeast Asia | Herald Van Der Linde in conversation with William Dalrymple

How Languages Remember India’s History | Peggy Mohan on Indus Valley & Migration | KLF2026
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How Languages Remember India’s History | Peggy Mohan on Indus Valley & Migration | KLF2026

Prakash Raj in Conversation with Dhanya Rajendran | Art and Politics | WLF 2024
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Prakash Raj in Conversation with Dhanya Rajendran | Art and Politics | WLF 2024

Ammachis of Travancore | Ep 6: SAGA with Manu S Pillai Ft. Sharat Sunder Rajeev | ARPO
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Ammachis of Travancore | Ep 6: SAGA with Manu S Pillai Ft. Sharat Sunder Rajeev | ARPO

ദൈവമില്ലെങ്കിൽ മനുഷ്യൻ എന്ത് ചെയ്യും?  VJ JAIMS SUNIL P ILAYIDAM
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ദൈവമില്ലെങ്കിൽ മനുഷ്യൻ എന്ത് ചെയ്യും? VJ JAIMS SUNIL P ILAYIDAM

'വിദ്വേഷത്തിനെതിരായ പ്രത്യയശാസ്ത്രമാണ് ഫെമിനിസം'; K R Meera | Manu S Pillai | MBIFL'26
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'വിദ്വേഷത്തിനെതിരായ പ്രത്യയശാസ്ത്രമാണ് ഫെമിനിസം'; K R Meera | Manu S Pillai | MBIFL'26

'Chhaava' vs Aurangzeb, Mughals vs Marathas: Historian Dr Manu S Pillai on Facts & Political Agendas
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'Chhaava' vs Aurangzeb, Mughals vs Marathas: Historian Dr Manu S Pillai on Facts & Political Agendas

“I Came to Chennai With ₹120” – Prakash Raj UNFILTERED | T D Ramakrishnan | KLF2026
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“I Came to Chennai With ₹120” – Prakash Raj UNFILTERED | T D Ramakrishnan | KLF2026

Syrian Christians of Kerala | Ep 7: SAGA with Manu S Pillai ft. Pallikonam Rajeev | ARPO
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Syrian Christians of Kerala | Ep 7: SAGA with Manu S Pillai ft. Pallikonam Rajeev | ARPO

How Christian Missionaries Shaped the Hindutva Identity with Manu S. Pillai | SparX by Mukesh Bansal
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How Christian Missionaries Shaped the Hindutva Identity with Manu S. Pillai | SparX by Mukesh Bansal

Annamalai News | Can Annamalai Return To BJP In The future? S Gurumurthy Breaks Silence
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Annamalai News | Can Annamalai Return To BJP In The future? S Gurumurthy Breaks Silence

Indian History, Hindutva, Politics & Power ft. Manu S. Pillai | Know Time 160
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Indian History, Hindutva, Politics & Power ft. Manu S. Pillai | Know Time 160

Manu S Pillai  |Interview with Manu S Pillai Interviewed by Aby Tharakan
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Manu S Pillai |Interview with Manu S Pillai Interviewed by Aby Tharakan

Why Kannada is Not Derived from Tamil | South Asian Languages Expert Andrew Ollett Explains
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Why Kannada is Not Derived from Tamil | South Asian Languages Expert Andrew Ollett Explains