Abu Abraham : A renowned political cartoonist who started his career with Shankar's Weekly, founded by K. Shankar Pillai. He later worked with prominent international publications like The Guardian and The Observer in the UK before returning to India.
O.V. Vijayan : A legendary writer and cartoonist, his political cartoons appeared in Mathrubhumi, The Statesman, and Link. He is globally celebrated for his seminal Malayalam novel Khasakkinte Ithihasam.
Yesudasan : Known as the creator of the satirical character 'Ponnamma', he was a pillar of political cartooning in Kerala. He was primarily associated with Malayala Manorama and served as the founder of the Kerala Cartoon Academy.
Toms : V.T. Thomas, known by his pen name Toms, is the creator of the iconic comic characters Bobanum Moliyum. His work was deeply integrated with Malayala Manorama for decades, though he also worked with Kerala Kaumudi later in his career.
Historical Context: Political cartooning in Malayalam print media emerged as a powerful tool for social critique and satire, particularly during the post-independence era, mirroring national trends set by pioneers like K. Shankar Pillai, the founder of Shankar's Weekly (1948).
