Playwright:

 

 “Ravana Vijayam” meaning the Victory of Ravana” is  written by Rajaraja Varma Koyi Thampuraan, aliyas Cherunni Koyi Thampuran, alias Kareendran (King Elephant).  His extraordinary poetic skils and scholarship is profound throughout the play.  Pleased with his abilities, Reagent Queen of Travancore, took him from Kilimaanoor to Trivandrum.  Became a co-student with renowned lyricist cum composer Swathi Thirunal.  Kareendran passed away at a young age of 35, in 1845 CE.