Jayanth Kaikini

Writer

Born: January 24, 1954 (72 years old)

Place of birth: Gokarna, Karnataka

Biography

Jayanth Kaikini is a poet, short story writer, playwright, columnist in Kannada and a lyricist in Kannada cinema. He has so far published six anthologies of short stories, four books of poetry, three plays and a collection of essays.

Filmography (7)

• Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side A (2023, ★ 8.1)
• Mungaru Male (2006, ★ 7.5)
• Pancharangi (2010, ★ 6.2)
• 1st Rank Raju (2015, ★ 7)
• Kirik Party (2016, ★ 7.7)
• Ankahi Kahaniya (2021, ★ 5.8)
• Kendasampige (2015, ★ 6)