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A story of violence, death and vengeance… by a Gandhian—ASHOKAMITRAN
A gripping graphic adaptation of the modern literary classic by International Booker Prize-nominated author Perumal Murugan and critically acclaimed graphic novelist Appupen
Chellayipuram—famed for hosting the most exhilarating jallikattu contests of strength between man and bull. This year, Pichi, from distant Usilanoor, is here to face the Kaari bull, the zamindar’s pride, both menacing in appearance and undefeated in the bull-taming contest. It’s been two years since his father Ambuli had been gored to death by this same beast. In the billowing dust of the arena, as Pichi grabs hold of the Kaari’s horn in an attempt to make it bow its head, watching the contest from his high perch with narrowing eyes is the zamindar. Will his prize animal—and, by association, the zamindar himself—be finally humbled by this ordinary young man? Vaadivaasal—The Arena is a story of revenge, pride and power.
A gripping graphic adaptation of the modern literary classic by International Booker Prize-nominated author Perumal Murugan and critically acclaimed graphic novelist Appupen
Chellayipuram—famed for hosting the most exhilarating jallikattu contests of strength between man and bull. This year, Pichi, from distant Usilanoor, is here to face the Kaari bull, the zamindar’s pride, both menacing in appearance and undefeated in the bull-taming contest. It’s been two years since his father Ambuli had been gored to death by this same beast. In the billowing dust of the arena, as Pichi grabs hold of the Kaari’s horn in an attempt to make it bow its head, watching the contest from his high perch with narrowing eyes is the zamindar. Will his prize animal—and, by association, the zamindar himself—be finally humbled by this ordinary young man? Vaadivaasal—The Arena is a story of revenge, pride and power.
About the author
CS Chellappa (1912-1998) was a versatile literary personality, contributing widely to the novel, short story, poetry, literary criticism, and translation forms. His singular achievement was Ezhuthu, a literary magazine he founded that was a seminal force in Tamil literature. He was posthumously awarded the Sahitya Akademi award.
Perumal Murugan is an author, scholar and literary chronicler who writes novels in Tamil.
Appupen is a graphic novelist, writer and artist. He has published several books and comics like Moonward (2009) and Aspyrus (2014) that explore an original mythical realm called Halahala. Appupen’s latest graphic novel, Dream Machine (2023), deals with the advent of AI.
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