The novel Deshadakante Chirakukal (Wings of an Immigrant), authored by Mumbai-based writer Ravi Thodupuzha and published by Pagoda Book Art, will be officially released on June 21, 2026, at 11.30 a.m. during the Thunchan Literary Festival organized by Keraleeya Samajam (Regd.), Dombivli at Model College, Kambalpada, Thakurli (East), Mumbai.
The book will be released by renowned novelist and translator T.D. Ramakrishnan, recipient of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award and the Vayalar Award. The first copy will be received by E.P. Vasu, President of Keraleeya Samajam, Dombivli.
Deshadakante Chirakukal is a poignant novel that captures the experiences, struggles, aspirations, and emotional journey of an expatriate over thirty-six years. Blending themes of migration, human relationships, nostalgia, and resilience, the work reflects the joys and challenges faced by ordinary people living away from their homeland.
The novel explores how life extends beyond geographical journeys into the realms of memory, emotion, and self-discovery, offering readers a thought-provoking and deeply moving reading experience.
Literature lovers and members of the community are warmly invited to attend the book release function.