| Mathrubhumi Literary Award | |
|---|---|
| Award for individual contributions to Malayalam literature | |
| Awarded for | Literary award in India |
| Sponsored by | Mathrubhumi |
| Reward(s) | ₹300,000, citation, plaque |
| First awarded | 2001 |
| Last awarded | 2024 |
| Highlights | |
| Total awarded | 21 |
| First winner | Thikkodiyan |
| Last winner | Zacharia |
| Website | media.mathrubhumi.com |
Mathrubhumi Literary Award (also known as Mathrubhumi Sahitya Puraskaram) is a literary award instituted in 2001 by leading Malayalam daily Mathrubhumi. A sum of ₹3 lakh, a plaque and citation constitute the award. The award is conferred as a recognition of a writer's overall contribution to the Malayalam literature.