AR Manikanth is a prolific writer/journalist in Kannada. Having started his writing career as a journalist nearly two decades ego Manianth has turned out to be a renowned columnist having served with various newspaper organisations. Among his many works Amma Helida Entu Sullugalu (published 2009),and  Appa Andre Aakasha have bcome runaway hits and still continues to hold readers interest. He has authored more than 10 books which have been very well received by majority of Kannada readers.