<p>Well-known Malayalam writer Benyamin has bagged the 45th Vayalar Ramavarma Memorial Literary Award for his book "Manthalirile 20 Communist Varshangal".</p>.<p>The prestigious award, instituted by the Vayalar Ramavarma Memorial Trust, comprises a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh, a sculpture designed by renowned sculptor Kanayi Kunhiraman and a citation, the organisers said on Saturday.</p>.<p>A political satire, the novel revolves around a nondescript village called Manthalir and the influence of religion and politics in its culture in two decades.</p>.<p>It was chosen for the recognition by an expert panel comprising writers K R Meera, George Onakkoor and C Unnikrishnan.</p>.<p>The award would be presented to the writer in a function to be held here on October 27, the organisers added.</p>.<p><strong>Watch latest videos by DH here:</strong></p>
<p>Well-known Malayalam writer Benyamin has bagged the 45th Vayalar Ramavarma Memorial Literary Award for his book "Manthalirile 20 Communist Varshangal".</p>.<p>The prestigious award, instituted by the Vayalar Ramavarma Memorial Trust, comprises a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh, a sculpture designed by renowned sculptor Kanayi Kunhiraman and a citation, the organisers said on Saturday.</p>.<p>A political satire, the novel revolves around a nondescript village called Manthalir and the influence of religion and politics in its culture in two decades.</p>.<p>It was chosen for the recognition by an expert panel comprising writers K R Meera, George Onakkoor and C Unnikrishnan.</p>.<p>The award would be presented to the writer in a function to be held here on October 27, the organisers added.</p>.<p><strong>Watch latest videos by DH here:</strong></p>