1. – Vaikom Muhammad Basheer
A mythical and elemental romance set against the backdrop of the sea. It explores the forbidden love between Karuthamma, a fisherman's daughter, and Pareekutty, a Muslim fish trader, and the tragic consequences of defying social norms. 3. – O. Chandu Menon a fisherman's daughter
This evergreen classic is a heart-wrenching tale of Majid and Suhara, childhood friends whose love is tested by poverty and fate. It remains one of the most loved works in Malayalam for its simple yet poignant narrative. 2. – Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai a Muslim fish trader