Unni K. Warrier is a senior journalist and media expert with over three decades of experience, including 34 years at Malayala Manorama, India’s largest regional daily. A gold medalist from the Kerala Press Academy, Warrier has received many awards such as the K.C. Sebastian Award, the Film Critics Award, and many others.

He has interviewed prominent Indian leaders, including Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Narendra Modi, and Rahul Gandhi. He has also engaged with notable business and community figures like M.A. Yusafali, Gulfar Muhammadali, and Ravi Pillai. He has interviewed revered religious leaders such as Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Mata Amritanandamayi, Swami Ranganathananda, and others.

Warrier’s work in film and celebrity journalism is known for its intimacy and research, profiling legends like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Mammootty, and Mohanlal. He has long championed Indian heritage by highlighting the contributions of cultural icons such as Zakir Hussain, Ustad Alla Rakha, and others.

He has also done many travel write-ups, covering Kailash Mansarovar, the Himalayas, Kashmir, Maldives, and Kenya, among others. He has covered numerous film festivals in Goa, Kolkata, and New Delhi. Today, Warrier continues to contribute regularly to Mathrubhumi and actively engages with digital media.