Thachom Poyil Rajeevan (28 June 1959 – 2 November 2022[1]) was an Indian novelist and poet originally from Palery who wrote in Malayalam and English languages.

[2] In Malayalam, Rajeevan published two novels (Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha, and KTN Kottoor: Ezhuthum Jeevithavum); six poetry collections (Vathil, Rashtratamtram, Korithachanal, Vayalkkarayil Ippolillatha, Pranayasatakam, and Dheergakalam); a travelogue (Purappettu Poya Vakku); and an essay collection (Athe Akasam Athe Bhoomi.

[citation needed] Rajeevan wrote Paleri Manikyam first in English when residing in Iowa, United States, in 2009.

[citation needed] Rajeevan also edited an anthology of poems (Third Word: Post Socialist Poetry) with Croatian poet, Lana Derkac.

[citation needed] Rajeevan received praise from Sashi Tharoor who wrote in The Hindu: "That the University of Calicut harbours such talent in its midst is itself a priceless public relations asset of which I hope the University's administrators are proud.