Thayumanavan - Tamil

Thayumanavan is a Tamil novel written by Balakumaran. It was first published in 1988 and has since been translated into English, French, and German. The novel tells the story of a young man named Thayumanavan who comes from a poor family in rural Tamil Nadu. Thayumanavan is a gifted student and dreams of becoming a doctor, but his family cannot afford to send him to college. He is forced to work as a manual laborer to support his family, but he never gives up on his dream.

Thayumanavan eventually saves enough money to go to college, and he becomes a successful doctor. He returns to his village and opens a clinic, where he provides free medical care to the poor. Thayumanavan is a role model for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, and his story shows that it is possible to achieve one's dreams through hard work and determination.