Kalki Krishnamurti

The name of Kalki Krishnamurti occupies an eminent place in the annals of Tamil literature and journalism. A trendsetter in racy Tamil prose, his vast literary output included all categories of literature, except drama. He also raised the status of Tamil journalism. He was a connoisseur of performing arts. His critiques of music and dance recitals 
appeared in Ananda Vikatan, and later in Kalki, from 1931. His reports were unbiased and humorous and were eagerly anticipated by music lovers.

Stamp on Krishnamurti

A commemorative postage stamp was issued on Krishnamurti on 9 September 1999 to mark his birth centenary. It is in the denomination of 3oo (Rs 3), perf. 13, and was printed on imported un-watermarked adhesive gravure coated stamp paper in photogravure process at India Security Press, Nashik. The line drawing of a book and a quill pen on the cancellation signifies the writer in him.

The stamp and First Day Cover designs depict the author against the background of visualisations from his works  A Ponniyin Selvan (stamp) and Alai Osai (FDC); the latter won him the Sahitya Akdemi Award.