Yakshi is a Malayalam novel written by Malayattoor Ramakrishnan

Malayattoor Ramakrishnan

Malayattoor Ramakrishnan was a prominent Malayali novelist of the 20th century from Kerala state, South India. He is credited with having authored several important works in Malayalam literature, including novels, short stories and biographical sketches...

 in 1967. This is about a college lecturer Srinivasan who is disfigured in an accident in his college lab. He meets a beautiful woman who is willing to accept him in spite of his sinister appearance. But after a while, doubts creeps up in the mind of Srinivasan about the true identity of this woman,where he is confused whether this woman is human . The novel was adapted into a film with same name

Yakshi (film)

Yakshi is a 1968 Malayalam psychological thriller film directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and written by Thoppil Bhasi based on Malayattoor Ramakrishnan's much acclaimed novel of the same name. It stars Sathyan, Sharada, Adoor Bhasi, N. Govindankutty, Bahadoor, Ushakumari, Sukumari, Rajakokila and...

 starring Sathyan

Sathyaneshan Nadar

Manuel Sathyaneshan Nadar commonly known by his stage name Sathyan, was an Indian film actor known for his work in Malayalam cinema. He has won the Kerala State Film Award twice and is renowned for his acting skills...

 in 1968.

The book leads the reader to a wonderful psychedelic experience and is a good example for the writing skills of the talented novelist Mr.Malayattoor Ramakrishnan.

In 1993, Yakshi was shown in BBC

BBC

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's Off the Shelf program as 12 episodes.