Perumbadavam Sreedharan gained fame with his novel ‘Oru Sankeerthanam Pole’. He was born in 1938 in Ernakulam. More than one lakh copies of ‘Oru Sankeerthanam Pole’ was sold within 12 years and its 100 editions were published.

His other major works include Abhayam, Ashtapadi, Ashtapathi, Anthiveyilile Ponnu, Kaalvariyilekku Veendum, Pinneyum Pookkunna Kadu, Ottachilambu, Meghachaya, Ezhamvaathil, Ninte Koodarathinarike, Ilathumbukalile Mazha, Ente Hrudayathinte Udama and Vaalmunayil Vachacha Manassu.

He has also penned screenplays for 12 films. He has been honoured with Vayalar Award, Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award, Malayattoor Award, V. T. Bhattthirippadu Memorial Literary Prize, Kerala State Film Award, Kerala State Film Award for Best Story and other awards.