'MT', as he is known, was felicitated as part of the launch of the 2015 Malayalam edition of the Limca Book of Records.
The Record Book was launched by Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.
"I'm proud to be part of this memorable function in which the Malayalam edition of a wonderful creation like Limca Book of Records is launched. Being here is my duty since the luminary M T Vasudevan Nair is felicitated," Chandy said.
MT was chosen as the "People of the Year 2015" along with some other stalwarts of Indian literature who have contributed to the field, over the last 75 years, the organisers said.