Sahitya Akademi Award-winning Tamil author Poomani, aged 79, succumbed to a prolonged illness
Poomani was 79
Jul 13, 2026
11:45 am
What's the storyRenowned Tamil writer and Sahitya Akademi Award winner, Poomani (Pulithurai Manickavasagam), passed away on July 12 (Sunday night) at the age of 79. He had been battling a prolonged illness.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay expressed his grief over the loss on Monday and announced that the state would accord honors for Poomani's last journey as a mark of respect.
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