by Ishan Roy
Mythili Sundaram
K.R. Mythili Sundaram is the founder and director of Sudarsan Books & Crafts, established in 2001. Over the past two decades, she has transformed it into a thriving hub for readers and artisans in Nagercoil. With a deep passion for books and the arts, she actively promotes literary culture through collaborations with educational institutions and organizations. She is also a director at Kalachuvadu Publications, a pioneering force in the Tamil literary landscape. At Kalachuvadu, she played a pivotal role in its early initiatives, focusing on production, design, technical innovation and accounting. Mythili has also served as Deputy Area Commander in the Kanyakumari Home Guards for the past 15 years, and has been honoured with the Chief Minister's Anna Medal for distinguished service.