You might know him as the acclaimed author of the Bahubali series, but more than that, Anand Neelakantan is a storyteller par excellence. With his engaging narratives speckled with fresh takes on Indian myths and legends, Neelakantan has carved a niche as a trailblazer in the Indian literary landscape. Through his acclaimed works, he offers readers a fresh perspective on age-old tales, reimagining characters and events with a thought-provoking lens that prompts introspection and sparks dialogue.
But steering away from his brand of fiction, he has now authored his first non-fiction book, "The Asura Way: The Contrarian Path to Success." OT caught up with the writer to discuss his new book and how writing takes him places. Here are the excerpts from the interview.