T. Janakiraman (also known as Thi Jaa, 28 June 1921 – 18 November 1982) is a Tamil writer from Tamil Nadu, India. He is one of the major figures of 20th century Tamil fiction.
Early life
He was born in a Tamil Brahmin (Iyer) family of Madras Presidency in 1921. He worked as a civil servant. His writing included accounts of his travels in Japan and the Crimea. In 1979, he was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for Tamil for his short story collection Sakthi Vaidhiyam. Some of his other notable works are Malar Manjam, Uyirthen and Semparuthy.
Novels
- Amirtham
- Malar Manjam
- Mogamul
- Anbe Aaramudhe
- Amma Vandhaal
- Uyirthen
- Semparuthi
- Marappasu
- Nalabaagam
Novellas
- Adi
- Sivagnanam
- Kamalam
- Naalavathu sir
- Avalum umiyum
- Thodu
- Veedu
Short story collections
- Kottumelam
- Sivappu Rickshaw
- Akbar Shastri
- Yaadhum Oore
- Pidi Karunai
- Sakthi Vaithiyam
- Manidhabimaanam
- Erumai Pongal
- Aboorva Manidhargal
- Vendam indha Poosanikkai
Translations
- Annai
- Kullan
Plays
- Doctorukku Marundhu
- Naalu Veli Nilam
- Vadivelu Vaathiyaar
Travelogues
- Udhaya Sooriyan - Travelouge about Japan
- Nadandhaai Vaazhi Kaveri
- Adutha Veedu Aimbadhu Mile
- Karunkadalum Kalaikkadalum
- Nalapakam