Professor 
Professor Faculty Profile (2026)
K.PREMANANTHAN
Designation: Professor in Tamil (Comparative Literature)
Address: D-6 University Quarters, Maurice Nagar, Delhi University, Delhi-110007.
Mobile: 9013030749 / 9971143288
Email: kpremananthan@gmail.com
Educational Qualifications:
Ph.D. Tamil University, Tanjavur, 2002
M.A. (Drama and Theatre Arts), Pondicherry University, 1993
M.A. (Tamil Language and Literature), Annamalai University, 2002
B.A. (Tamil Language and Literature), Madras University, 1987
Career Profile:
Guest Faculty, School of Performing arts, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry. (1996-2002)
Junior Anthropologist, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore (2003-2005)
Assistant Professor in Tamil (Comparative Literature), University of Delhi (2005-2017)
Associate Professor in Tamil (Comparative Literature), University of Delhi (2017-2020)
Professor in Tamil (Comparative Literature), University of Delhi, Since 2020.
Administrative Assignments
Nodal Officer, IQAC
Nodal Officer, NAAC Committee
Areas of Interest / Specialization
Indian Epic, Dramatic Literature and Theories, Literary Theories, Literary Semiotics, Postmodern Theories, Feminist Theories, Film History and Theories.
Subjects Taught:
M.A. (Comparative Indian Literature):
1. Indian Dramatic Theory and Literature,
2. Reception and Intertextuality: Indian Epic(s)
3. Indian Fiction
M.A. (Tamil Language and Literature):
1. Navīṉa Ilakkiyam I: Kavidaiyum Nāḍagamum (Modern Literature I: Poetry and Drama)
2.Kāppiyangaḷ (Epics)
3.Bhakti Ilakkiyam (Bhakti Literature)
4. Tamil Translation Studies
5. Tamil Film Studies
6. Canga Ilakkiyam (Sangam Literature)
7. Tamil Reformist Movements: Thoughts of Ayōthidāsar and Periyār
Ph.D. Course Work: Contemporary Literary Theories.
Research Guidance
Ph.D. Awarded: 6 Ongoing: 3
M.Phil. Awarded: 16
Books Published: ( 2005-2025 Tamil)
Penmai: Thaaimai Peymai, Panmey (Penniya Idaiyeedugal), 2025, Ethir Veliyeedu, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu.
Varalaaru Elloraiyum Viduthalai Seyviduvathillai, 2025, Ethir Veliyeedu, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu.
Ezhuthuariyum Arasiyal, 2025, Ethir Veliyeedu, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu.
Kathakalai Maraitthalum Kathaikalukkul Maraithalum, 2025, Ethir Veliyeedu, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu.
Kalayu Pona Kaitthuppaakki (Allathu) Thanneeril Nanaintha Thamizhan Patthirikai, 2025, Ethir Veliyeedu, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu.
Thiripadaintha Thinaimozhi, 2025, Ethir Veliyeedu, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu.
Thalaimaraivuk Kaalam, 2024, Ethir Veliyeedu, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu.
Moolaiyin Adukkukal , 2024, Ethir Veliyeedu, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu.
Pirethaavin pirathikal, 2023, Ethir Veliyeedu, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu.
Ezhaavathu Udai, 2023, Kalachuvadu, Nagarcoil, India.
Thisaikalait thirutthum thiruma, 2023, Ethir Veliyeedu, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu.
Puraatthottam, 2021.Ethir Veliyeedu, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu.
Nanthan natantha naanakaam paathai, 2020, Ethir Veliyeedu, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu.
Sollerintha Vanam, 2020, Ethir Veliyeedu, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu.
Pinnaveenathuvam pirakaana marciyam, 2019. Ethir Veliyeedu, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu.
Vilakum thiraikal, 2019. Ethir Veliyeedu, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu.
Ayithidaasar thodanki vaitha arapporaattam (Extended Edition) 2019. Ethir Veliyeedu, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu.
Maarupatum kelvikaludan Marciyam, 2018. Uyir Ezhuthu Pathippakam, Thiruchirapalli, India.
Ayotthithaasar thotanki vaittha arapporaattam, 2016. Aazhi Publishers, Chennai, India.
Voothaanirac chemparutthi, 2016. (Translation of the Novel 'Purple Hibiscus' of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie) Anangu Feminist Publication, Puducherry, India.
Kuratthiamman, (Tr.) 2016. Anangu Feminist Publication, Puducherry, India.
Gulab, (Tr.) 2016. Anangu Feminist Publication, Puducherry, India.
Inthiyacc Chirukathaikal (1900-2000), (Tr.) 2011. Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, India.
Gandhiyaik Kadanda Gandhiyam, 2013 (Gandhism Beyond Gandhi: A Postmodern Reading) Kalachuvadu, Nagarcoil, India.
Thirayil varayappatta thamizh nilam, 2014. (A Book of Film theories and Culture Studies) Kaatchipizhai, Chennai and Madurai, India.
Athimanitharkalum ethir Manitharkalum, 2008.Pulam Publication, Chennai, India.
Pinnaveenathuvam: mikacchurukamaana arimukam, (Postmodernism: A Very Short Introduction Translation from English), 2008 Oxford University Press and Adayaalam, Puthanathan Tamil Nadu, India.
Varalaaru: mikacchurukamaana arimukam (History: A Very Short Introduction from English),2005 Oxford University Press and Adayaalam, Puthanathan Tamil Nadu, India.
Publications in the Last Five Years (In Tamil)
Penmai: Thaaimai Peymai, Panmey (Penniya Idaiyeedugal), 2025, Ethir Veliyeedu, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu.
Varalaaru Elloraiyum Viduthalai Seyviduvathillai, 2025, Ethir Veliyeedu, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu.
Ezhuthuariyum Arasiyal, 2025, Ethir Veliyeedu, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu.
Kathakalai Maraitthalum Kathaikalukkul Maraithalum, 2025, Ethir Veliyeedu, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu.
Kalayu Pona Kaitthuppaakki (Allathu) Thanneeril Nanaintha Thamizhan Patthirikai, 2025, Ethir Veliyeedu, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu.
Isai Innum Serkkappadavillai, Neelam, February, 2025.
Ganga Viratham, Uyir Ezhuthu,May, 2025.
Kalayu Pona Kaitthuppaakki, Neelam, May, 2025.
Kaanathavarkalin Nizhal, Uyir Ezhuthu February, 2025
Thiripadaintha Thinaimozhi, 2025, Ethir Veliyeedu, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu.
Uyir Pizhaikka vaittha moondru kathaikal, Uyir Ezhuthu, March, 2024.
Pani Irul Neruppu, Neelam, April, 2024.
Marunthu Vaasanai, Neelam, July, 2024.
Pon Killai, Amrutha, May, 2024.
Adukkadukkaai Kaalam Alaiyalaiyaai Ninaivu, Neelam, September, 2024.
Muppaalum Appaalum (Thirukkural), Uyir Ezhuthu, July, 2021.
Noolvazhippadum Theivam, Uyir Ezhuthu, August, 2021.
Aram Arul Pennilai, Uyir Ezhuthu, October, 2021.
Manam Thedi Alaiyum Tamizh, Uyir Ezhuthu, January, 2022.
Poorva Pauthamum Puratchi Pauthamum. Uyir Ezhuthu, May, 2022.
Katrarithal Katrazhithal, Uyir Ezhuthu, May, 2022.
Unnum Kankal Uranka Nenjam, Uyir Ezhuthu, June, 2022.
Ponniyin Selvam, Uyir Ezhuthu, June, 2017.
Nanthan Natantha Naankaam Paathai , Uyir Ezhuthu, August, 2017.
Maarupadum Kelvikaludan Marxiam, Uyir Ezhuthu, September,2017.
Aanmaavilirundu Udalai Viduvithal, Uyir Ezhuthu, November,2017.
Muttrup Peraatha Manithanilai , Uyir Ezhuthu, December,2017.
Viruppakkurigal (Metafiction), Uyir Ezhuthu, January,2018.
Paal Ulaviyal Paal Arasiyal, Uyir Ezhuthu, April,2018.
Ullunarvin Arasiayal, Uyir Ezhuthu, May,2018.
Maiyyam thankarntha ulkam, Uyir Ezhuthu, July, 2018.
Muzhumaiyai Maruppathu Mutrup Peraathathu, Uyir Ezhuthu, August, 2018.
Maiyyam Kalaintha Maatrangalin Thokuthi, Uyir Ezhuthu, November,2018.
Punitharkalin mozhiyil puthanthu pona unmaikal, Vikatan Thadam, Novmber,2018.
Conference Organization/ Presentations (Four years)
Research Projects (Major Grants/Research Collaboration)
“Writers, Writing and History (An Archive of Literary Dialogues) ” Major Research Project sponsored by UGC 2013-15.
Awards and Distinctions
Award for Best Translation of Novel (Vikatan Virudhu) Vikatan Magazine, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 2016.
Award for Best Translation, Indian Short Stories (1900-2000) Published by Sahitya Academy. Thisaiyettum Magazine and Nalli Foundation, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. 2016.
Film Workshop:
Film Workshop: Films of Charlie Chaplin during 6th-10th June, 2022.
Film and Art: Reading of the Film "Amadeus" (1984) by Milos Forman, 24th June, 2022.
Three Day Film Workshop: Indian Fiction, Artists and Cinema, 21-24 February, 2023.
Series of Film Reading and Demonstrations under the topic ‘Literary Theories and Cinema’ during August- September, 2024.
Series of Film Reading and Demonstrations under the topic “Gender, Race and Violence on Screen” during January - November, 2025.
Association With Professional Bodies Other Activities:
Coordinator: Read a Film, A Forum for Film Studies and Discussions.
Preparation of Report for NAAG: Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) an Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR).
Completion of NAAG Work and Presentations: Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) an Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR).
Preparation of IQAC and AQAR Reports 2024-2025.
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