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Pratidwandi (The Opponent): Book One: The Kalari (Author's Edition)
Paperback
Series: Pratidwandi (the Opponent), Book 1
FantasyMystery & ThrillerClassic Fiction
ISBN13: 9789360120061
Publisher: Self
Published: Jul 2 2026
Pages: 498
Weight: 0.97
Height: 1.24 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Ambuj Gupta's Pratidwandi is deep, dark and disturbing but definitely worth a read. This gripping nationalistic saga takes one hurtling through the incredible resistance movement pioneered by the heroic Indian martial arts exponents against the inhuman British in Kerala. Gupta writes like H. Rider Haggard. I read it in one go. Strongly recommended.
- Almas Hussain, AuthorDaughters of Char ChinarThis historical fiction showcasing the beauty, bravery and richness of lesser written Indian martial art - Kalaripayattu - fighting their existential battle against the tyrannical British rule is a gripping tale. The easy flow of narrative style complements beautifully both the vividity and grandiosity of imagination, giving it a magnificently fictional texture.
- Dr Shishir Srivastav, AuthorRage Against the Dying of the LightI am a non-fiction reader and the reason I pick fiction to let my emotions and senses experience the ups and downs. Pratidwandi ticks all the boxes. Romance, heroes, villains, super girls, war, suspense, drama, thrill, emotions. Ambuj Gupta has packed loads of stuff in this beautiful meal. The characters are lively, the theme and stage are almost crying for a Bollywood calling. Ambuj finds an interesting connection between an ancient martial art form, its tutors & pupils, British regime and then sews them together to narrate a war story. A must-read for its characters. And, now eagerly waiting to experience the next story from Ambuj's imagination locker.
- Nishith Goyal, AuthorBe Better Bit-By-BitGlobal reviews of the Author's Edition: ...The pacing is strong, with enough twists and revelations to keep the story moving while still allowing important moments to breathe. By the end, I was invested not only in Sai's fate but also in the larger struggle unfolding around him. For readers who enjoy historical fiction, martial arts, and stories of courage in the face of oppression, Pratidwandi is a compelling and memorable read. It introduced me to a fascinating aspect of Indian history and left me eager to continue the series...Also in
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