Madathil Thekkepaattu Vasudevan Nair: popularly known as MT, is an Indian author, screenplay writer and film director. In 2005, India's third highest civilian honour Padma Bhushan was awarded to him. He was awarded the highest literary award in India, Jnanpith, in 1995 for his overall contribution to Malayalam literature. His novel Randamoozham (Second Turn) is widely credited as his masterpiece.
