Kandathil Mammen Mappilai Cherian (28 February 1897 – 15 March 1973), alias as K.
M.
Cherian, was an Indian media person and former Chief Editor of Malayala Manorama, the Malayalam daily, ranked the first in Malayalam, the fourth in India.
and the eleventh in the World, in terms of circulation.
He is a recipient of Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, the third and fourth-highest Indian civilian awards.