CHENNAI: Blood, deceit, revenge and a promise to a dying father — all outline the seventh-century battle that cemented the glory of South Indian rulers for centuries to come. “I write history in fiction, Arun writes history as fiction and Chithra’s work is history set in stone,” said Shreekumar. In 2011, Arun read Amish’s Immortals of Meluha and found himself inspired to do justice to stories from south India. He felt compelled to correct the myths regarding south India’s past and was particularly drawn to the life of Immadi Pulikeshi. South Indian history remains largely neglected.”

Source: Indian Express July 22, 2024 05:44 UTC