Sukumar (writer)

Indian satirist and cartoonist (1932–2023)

Sukumar

Born|

S. Sukumaran Potti

(1932-07-09)9 July 1932

Attingal, Kingdom of Travancore, British India
(present day Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India)

Died| 30 September 2023(2023-09-30) (aged 91)

Kakkanad, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Nationality| Indian
Education| Bachelor of Arts
Alma mater| University College Thiruvananthapuram
Occupations|

* Cartoonist
* Satirist
* Writer

Spouse| Savithri
Children| 2
Parents|

* R. Subbarayan Potti
* S. Krishnammal

S. Sukumaran Potti (9 July 1932 – 30 September 2023), commonly known as Sukumar, was an Indian satirist[1] and cartoonist from the state of Kerala.[2]

Sukumar completed his education from University College, Thiruvananthapuram and joined the Kerala Police Department. He started his literary life as a cartoonist in Kerala Kaumudi and later became a full-fledged writer and satirist. Along with Veloor Krishnankutty, Sukumar was one of the most popular humour writers of his time. He received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award in the year 1996 for the work Vayil Vannathu Kothakku Pattu.[3][4]

## Death

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Sukumar died on 30 September 2023, at the age of 91.[2]

## References

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1. ^ Devi, R. Leela (1977). History of Malayalam Literature. Educational Supplies Depot. p. 172.
2. ^ a b faseela.vv. "കാർട്ടൂണിസ്റ്റ് സുകുമാർ അന്തരിച്ചു". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in Malayalam). Retrieved 30 September 2023.
3. ^ "Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award". Kerala Sahitya Akademi. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
4. ^ Parvathy, R. (6 July 2022). "@90, strokes of humour endear him to one and all". The New Indian Express.

## External links

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* Interview with Sukumar - Part 1
* Interview with Sukumar - Part 2
* Interview with Sukumar - Part 3