Srikrishna Alanahalli (3 April 1947 – 4 January 1989) was an Indian novelist and poet. The majority of his works are written in the Kannada language. He became popular for his novels Kaadu (1972), Parasangada Gendethimma (1978) and Bhujangayyana Dasavataragalu (1982), all of which were adapted into films.[1][2]

Srikrishna Alanahalli
BornSrikrishna
(1947-04-03)3 April 1947
Alanahalli, Kingdom of Mysore, British India
Died4 January 1989(1989-01-04) (aged 41)
Mysuru
Occupation
  • Novelist
  • poet
LanguageKannada
Notable worksKaadu,
Parasangada Gendetimma
  • Tapta
  • Geejagana Goodu
  • Finix
  • Samagra Kathegalu
  • Srikrishna Aalanahalli Sahitya Vachike — Ed: Vivek Shanbhag
  • Mannina Haadu
  • Kaadu Gidada Haadu Paadu
  • Dogri Pahaadi Premageetegalu

Novels

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  • Kaadu/ಕಾಡು
  • Parasangada Gendethimma
  • Bujangayyana Dashavataragalu
  • Gode (sequel to Kaadu)

Film adaptations of his work

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References

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  1. ^ "A writer ahead of his time". Bangalore Mirror. 11 October 2013. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
  2. ^ "Call of the primordial". The Hindu. 3 November 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
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