Sirukathaigal, also known as short stories in Tamil literature, are brief narratives that explore the experiences of common people and the challenges they face in everyday life.
These stories are often based on real-life events and some imaginations, with a fast-paced plot, tension that develops in the middle, and unexpected twists and turns that make the readers feel a part of the story.
Sirukathaigal has been an essential part of Tamil literature, and many authors have contributed to this genre, including B. Jeyamohan, who has written several well-known novels, including “Rubber,” “Pin Thodarum Nizhalin Kural,” “Kanyakumari,” “Kaadu,” “Pani Manidhan,” “Eazhaam Ulagam,” and “Kotravai”.
His novel “Kaadu” is particularly well-known for exploring the lives of people living in a forest and their relationship with nature.
Another author who has contributed to the genre of Sirukathaigal is Rhea Moorthy, who has written a collection of short stories titled “Sirukathaigal / சிறுகதைகள்,” which is based on real-life events and some imaginations.
Sirukathaigal is often written in a simple style, making it accessible to a wide range of readers.
They explore themes such as love, relationships, and the struggles of everyday life, often with a focus on the experiences of common people. These stories are an important part of Tamil literature and continue to be popular with readers today.