Born: 1923 (age 100 years), Alappuzha, India
Previous offices: Chief Minister of Kerala (2006–2011), Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly (2001–2021), Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly (1991–1996), and more
Spouse: K. Vasumathy (m. 1967)
Organization founded: Kerala Maritime Institute
Descendants: V. A. Arun Kumar and V.V. Asha