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Rathnakumar Raghunath

French Language Specialist, Singer, Actor, Film Maker, Entrepreneur and now Author

French Language Specialist, Singer, Actor, Film Maker, Entrepreneur and now Author

Rathnakumar Raghunath is an author, poet, and multidisciplinary artist based in Chennai, India, whose work explores the many shades of the human experience with warmth, honesty, and emotional depth. Known for its relatability and sincerity, his writing invites readers to see themselves reflected in the stories he tells. Born in 1988, he discovered his love for storytelling early, winning the Camlin Young Author award for his short story It Happened One Night: And It Changed My Life. Music was his first great love, and a defining moment came in 2003 when he watched French-Canadian icon Céline Read More...

Born in 1988, he discovered his love for storytelling early, winning the Camlin Young Author award for his short story It Happened One Night: And It Changed My Life. Music was his first great love, and a defining moment came in 2003 when he watched French-Canadian icon Céline Dion perform on television — an experience he often describes as life-changing. Drawn to her artistry, emotional authenticity, and humility, he fell in love not only with her music but with the French language itself, later earning a C1 certification from Alliance Française de Madras and an A2 in Spanish from Instituto Hispania.

His creative journey spans theatre, music, and film. During his college years, he wrote and directed award-winning short films, including a project that received the Bimbam Award for Best Concept. He has performed in numerous stage productions and musicals such as Archie: The Musical, Moulin Rouge, Star of Wonder, and Skipping Christmas, and has appeared in concerts including Magic of Musicals and September Symphony, where he opened the show with Michael Jackson’s “Earth Song.” His musical collaborations include performances with the Philharmonic Society of Selangor Choir and appearances on recorded works such as Jere Franklin’s gospel album Jeeva Raagangal and the single “Kindle the Fire.”

Alongside his creative pursuits, he has written the official French subtitles for over 50 films, bringing stories to life across languages and cultures.

His literary career began with the award-winning flash fiction Elevator (2019). He went on to publish Smörgåsbord of Musings, a bestselling debut poetry collection that has sold over 7,000 copies and won The Author Pages Award for Best Debut. This was followed by Charcuterie of Thoughts and Buffet of Reflections, completing The Human Poetry Trilogy, a body of work celebrating the full spectrum of human emotion and experience.

His bibliography also includes the French poetry collection Les Cicatrices, the LGBTQIA+ short story series Digital Pride, the award-winning thriller Comeuppance, and several French-language works including Hémorragie Oculaire, La Louve Vengeresse, and L’Ascenseur. Across genres and languages, his writing is recognized for its emotional resonance and celebration of shared humanity.

Beyond writing, Rathnakumar continues to work professionally in the French language space while pursuing new creative projects across forms and languages. With translations and audio adaptations underway, he remains committed to telling stories that connect people to themselves and to one another. He writes to remind us that even in our quietest moments, we are never truly alone.

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Smörgåsbord of Musings

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★★★ Winner of the Author Pages Award 2021 for Best Debut ★★★

Smörgåsbord of Musings is a collection of poems, anecdotes and random thoughts expressed from the points of view of different people - men, women, non-binary persons, kids, teenagers, adults - all going through different things in life. People living happy lives, some not-so-happy lives, people in love, hopeless romantics, people dealing with heartbreak, the ones

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Charcuterie of Thoughts

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★★★ From the Award Winning Author of Smörgåsbord of Musings ★★★

Charcuterie of Thoughts is Rathnakumar’s highly anticipated sophomore collection of poetry.

Much like its previous iteration – Smörgåsbord of Musings – this book is a concoction made of love, life, laughter, anger, joy, despair, romance, disgust, yearning, pain, wonder, and hope. It's a tribu

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Charcuterie of Thoughts

Books by Rathnakumar Raghunath

★★★ From the Award Winning Author of Smörgåsbord of Musings ★★★

Charcuterie of Thoughts is Rathnakumar’s highly anticipated sophomore collection of poetry.

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Comeuppance

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The Colemans have not gone on vacation in a long time. Excited by the offer to spend the weekend at a quaint little cottage outside of town, they embark upon the road trip that will change their lives forever.

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La Louve Vengeresse

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Les Coleman ne sont pas partis en vacances depuis longtemps. Enthousiasmés par l'offre de passer le week-end dans un charmant petit chalet à l'extérieur de la ville, ils se lancent dans le voyage qui changera leur vie pour toujours.

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Hémorragie Oculaire

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Dans cet ensemble de poèmes captivants, Rathnakumar Raghunath explore les nuances complexes de l'amour, de la douleur et de l'espoir. À travers des vers évocateurs, il peint un tableau émotionnellement puissant des relations, des luttes internes et des moments de
vulnérabilité.

Hémorragie Oculaire est une collection poignante qui laisse une empreinte durable, tout comme les é

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Comeuppance

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Smörgåsbord of Musings

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★★★ Winner of the Author Pages Award 2021 for Best Debut ★★★

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Rathnakumar Raghunath is an author, poet, and multidisciplinary artist based in Chennai, India, whose work explores the many shades of the human experience with warmth, honesty, and emotional depth. Known for its relatability and sincerity, his writing invites readers to see themselves reflected in the stories he tells.
Born in 1988, he discovered his love for storytelling early, winning the Camlin Young Author award for his short story It Happened One Night: And It Changed My Life. Music was his first great love, and a defining moment came in 2003 when he watched French-Canadian icon Céline Dion perform on television — an experience he often describes as life-changing. Drawn to her artistry, emotional authenticity, and humility, he fell in love not only with her music but with the French language itself, later earning a C1 certification from Alliance Française de Madras and an A2 in Spanish from Instituto Hispania.
His creative journey spans theatre, music, and film. During his college years, he wrote and directed award-winning short films, including a project that received the Bimbam Award for Best Concept. He has performed in numerous stage productions and musicals such as Archie: The Musical, Moulin Rouge, Star of Wonder, and Skipping Christmas, and has appeared in concerts including Magic of Musicals and September Symphony, where he opened the show with Michael Jackson’s “Earth Song.” His musical collaborations include performances with the Philharmonic Society of Selangor Choir and appearances on recorded works such as Jere Franklin’s gospel album Jeeva Raagangal and the single “Kindle the Fire.”
Alongside his creative pursuits, he has written the official French subtitles for over 50 films, bringing stories to life across languages and cultures.
His literary career began with the award-winning flash fiction Elevator (2019). He went on to publish Smörgåsbord of Musings, a bestselling debut poetry collection that has sold over 7,000 copies and won The Author Pages Award for Best Debut. This was followed by Charcuterie of Thoughts and Buffet of Reflections, completing The Human Poetry Trilogy, a body of work celebrating the full spectrum of human emotion and experience.
His bibliography also includes the French poetry collection Les Cicatrices, the LGBTQIA+ short story series Digital Pride, the award-winning thriller Comeuppance, and several French-language works including Hémorragie Oculaire, La Louve Vengeresse, and L’Ascenseur. Across genres and languages, his writing is recognized for its emotional resonance and celebration of shared humanity.
Beyond writing, Rathnakumar continues to work professionally in the French language space while pursuing new creative projects across forms and languages. With translations and audio adaptations underway, he remains committed to telling stories that connect people to themselves and to one another. He writes to remind us that even in our quietest moments, we are never truly alone.

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Rathnakumar Raghunath

Smörgåsbord of Musings

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Charcuterie of Thoughts

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Charcuterie of Thoughts

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Comeuppance

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La Louve Vengeresse

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Hémorragie Oculaire

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Comeuppance

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Smörgåsbord of Musings

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