Malayalam Kambi Kathakal Kochupusthakam, also known as Malayalam short stories or Kamini Kathakal, are a collection of short stories written in Malayalam, a language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala. These stories are often humorous, satirical, and poignant, reflecting the social, cultural, and economic conditions of Kerala. The term "Kochupusthakam" roughly translates to "small books" or "pamphlets," which were originally used to publish these stories.