Consisting of 26 volumes spanning 22,400 pages, Venmurasu is considered one of the longest novels ever published.

Jeyamohan has stated that he was influenced by Kathakali renderings of the Mahābhārata, and that its portrayals of characters like Duryodhana and Karna left a deep impression on him during his childhood.

[1] Although Venmurasu roughly follows the linear narrative of the Mahābhārata, the individual episodes are non-linear.

[13] Venmurasu presents a multi-layered re-narration of the Mahābhārata, exploring the philosophical narrative of Indian thought within the epic's framework.

Jeyamohan has described it as "a classical work that possesses density and depth, but leaves enough space for discerning readers to fill with their imagination".

[14] The novel is structured as a series of books, each with its own storyline and style: Mudharkanal, Mazhaippadal, Vannakkadal, Neelam, Prayagai, Venmugil Nagaram, Indraneelam, Kaandepam, Veiyon, Panniru Padaikkalam, Solvalarkaadu, Kiratham, Maamalar, Neerkkolam, EzhuThazhal, Kuruthicharal, Imaikkanam, Senna Vengai, Thisaither Vellam, Kaarkadal, Irutkani, Theein Edai, Neerchudar, Kalittriyaanai Nirai,[15] Kalporusirunurai,[16] and Muthalaavin.