Career
He is one of the most prolific and versatile writers in modern Malayalam literature. His novels, short stories and screenplays speaks more about the Kerala society. He was born in Kiralur village Thrissur District on June 23, 1941.
He studied Sanskrit, Hasthyaayurvedam (treatment of elephants), worked as teacher for Sanskrit at Kodungalloor and was also a priest in a nearby temple.
Madampu also worked in Akasavani (All India Radio).