homemaker Swami's grandmother Swami's late grandfather (sub-magistrate) Subbu: Swami's younger brother Others Rajam's father - A Deputy Police Superintendent Rajam's mother The Headmaster of Albert Mission School Mr. Ebenezer - A teacher at Albert Mission School, a Christian Ideologist The Head master of the Board School Dr. Kesavan - A physician in the Board School Mr. Nair - An officer at District Forest Office Ranga - A cart man Sir. Peter - a famous footballer Cricketers mentioned Jack Hobbs Donald Bradman Duleep Maurice Tate Cultural depictions Swami and Friends was adapted by actor-director Shankar Nag into the television drama series Malgudi Days in 1986. The series was directed by Nag and Carnatic musician L. Vaidyanathan composed the score. R. K. Narayan's brother and acclaimed cartoonist R. K. Laxman was the sketch artist. Critical reception On 5 November 2019 BBC News listed Swami and Friends on its list of the 100 most influential novels. References External links Swami and Friends by RK Narayan - The Guardian review (2011) 1935 novels Novels by R. K. Narayan Novels set in India Indian English-language novels Hamish Hamilton books Novels set in British India 1935 debut novels