R. S. Kurup is an Indian critic and playwright who predominantly works in the Malayalam language.
Renowned for his insightful commentary, he consistently contributes articles on literary, social cultural& financial matters to prominent Malayalam periodicals such as Samakalika Malayalam, SahityaVimarsam, Grandhalokam, and MoolyaSruthi. Additionally, he extends his expertise to the realm of World Cinema& theatre.
Kurup's significant literary contributions include notable works like 'YugavasanaththinteRandamoozham( critique of M T Vasudevan Nair’s RANDAMOOZHAM )' 'Asante SeethakavyavumAzhikodinteNirathakaNigamanangalum ( Critique of SukumaranAzheekod’s ( ASHANTE SEETHA KAVYAM) ,' and the play 'Amma Maharani.' A keen user of social media platforms, he actively engages with his audience through Facebook and maintains a blog at www.nagaraparyatanam.blogspot.com and Website www.saraswatham.com
Among his noteworthy writings on cinema are 'AbodhathinteMechilpurangal' (on the film Power of the Dog) and Indian CinemayudeySuvarnarekha( on ghatak’sSuvarnarekha ). Under the pen name R SKurup, he identifies himself as a writer in the Malayalam language and contributed over fifty articles.
Educationally, Kurup holds a Post Graduate degree in Mathematics and a Post Graduate Diploma in Banking. His professional journey led him to serve as a Senior Officer in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, where he held senior positions in Accounts, Finance, and Audit in various Public Sector Undertakings, including The Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation, The G C D A, and the State Construction Corporation. Upon retirement, he dedicated his time to reading and writing as his full-time occupation.
Kurup's literary repertoire includes published Books such as 'YugavasanathinteRandamoozham' (a collection of essays), 'Amma Maharani' (a collection of plays), and “Marti Luther KinginteAthmakatha” (a translation). His enduring commitment to literature, combined with a rich professional background, has established him as a prominent figure in the Malayalam literary landscape.
