by O. Chandu MenonWidely regarded as the first significant Malayalam novel (1889), Indulekha centers on the love between Indulekha and Madhavan. It serves as both a romance and a critique of the prevailing social and cultural norms of the Namboodiri community.
by Vaikom Muhammad BasheerA lighter, satirical take on romance, this novel follows the humorous efforts of Saramma and Kesavan Nair. It famously uses a love story to address religious harmony and social issues. satirical take on romance
by Vaikom Muhammad BasheerSet within a prison, this novel explores a unique romance between a prisoner (Basheer himself) and a female inmate, Narayani, whom he never actually sees. Their connection is built entirely through conversations over a high prison wall. satirical take on romance