T. V. Kalyanasundaram | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | Thiruvarur Viruttachala Kalyanasundaram 26 August 1883 |
| Died | 17 September 1953 (aged 70) |
| Occupation(s) | Scholar, activist |
| Spouse | Kamalambigai (expired 1918) |
Thiruvarur Viruttachala Kalyanasundaram (Thiruvarur Virudhachala Kalyanasundaram : 26 August 1883 – 17 September 1953), better known by his initials Thiru. Vi. Ka, was an Indian scholar, essayist and activist for the Tamil language. The analytical depth of his commentaries on classical Tamil literature and philosophy, and the clear, fluid style of his prose. His works, along with those of V. O. Chidambaram Pillai, Maraimalai Adigal, and Arumuka Navalar, are considered to have defined the style of modern Tamil prose.