Kamil Veith Zvelebil (1927–2009) was a Czech Indologist, philologist, and Dravidologist renowned for his extensive work on Tamil language and literature. He spent decades researching Dravidian languages, especially Tamil, and authored numerous books and articles, making significant contributions to the field of South Indian studies. Zvelebil's 'Tamil Literature (A History of Indian Literature, Volume - 10, Fasc. 1),' published by Manohar Publishers And Distributors, is a definitive survey of the subject.