Updated On: 15 January, 2025 03:31 PM IST | Kozhikode | mid-day online correspondent
Along with them, the literature festival will also have renowned Bollywood veterans Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah, acclaimed actor Prakash Raj, YouTube sensation Prajakta Koli

Flute maestro Hariprasad Chaurasia will be among other speakers at the Kerala Literature Festival this year. Photo Courtesy: Kerala Literature Festival 2025
The 8th edition of the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) will bring together some of the most celebrated figures from the worlds of literature, music, film, and art. This year’s event will feature iconic personalities including flute maestro Hariprasad Chaurasia, award-winning director Mani Ratnam, and the ‘God of Indian Violin’ L. Subramaniam.
Along with them, the literature festival will also have renowned Bollywood veterans Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah, acclaimed actor Prakash Raj, YouTube sensation Prajakta Koli, and many other eminent figures will also grace the occasion. Their presence will create a unique blend of culture, creativity, and intellectual dialogue, making it an unmissable event for art and literature enthusiasts alike.
Alongside these legends, KLF will showcase a remarkable array of talent, including Booker Prize winners, Nobel laureates, award-winning authors, directors, and historians. The festival promises a rich and diverse lineup with renowned personalities like Parvathy Thiruvoth, Mir Mukhtyar Ali, Vidya Shah, Methil Devika, Fred Nevché, Rajashree Warrier, Harish Sivaramakrishnan, Stephen Devassy and Mónica de la Fuente. These celebrated artists will engage in thought-provoking discussions and performances, amplifying the festival's cultural significance.