Noted Malayalam novelist and short story writer, A Sethumadhavan has been selected for 2022 Ezhuthachan Puraskaram. He has been selecte for his valuable contribution to Malayalam language and literature.
He has also served as the chairman of South Indian Bank, director of State Bank of Travancore and chairman of National Book Trust. Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is the highest literary award of Kerala government. The award carries a cash award of Rs 5 lakh and a citation.