Krishnamoorthy Puranik
| Krishnamoorthy Puranik ಕೃಷ್ಣಮೂರ್ತಿ ಪುರಾಣಿಕ್ | |
|---|---|
| Born |
5 September 1911 Bilagi, Kingdom of Mysore, British India |
| Died | 12 November 1985 (aged 74) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Teacher, writer |
Krishnamoorthy Puranik (Kannada: ಕೃಷ್ಣಮೂರ್ತಿ ಪುರಾಣಿಕ್; September 5, 1911 – November 12, 1985) was a headmaster from Gokak high school, who was awarded Karnataka Sahitya Academy for his work Mannina Magalu (Daughter of the Soil).
Puranik was born in Bilagi, a village in the Bagalkot district. He was a creative fiction writer. Some of his writings were made into successful Kannada and Tamil movies. They include Dharma Devate, Kulavadhu, Sanaadi Appanna, Muttaide, and Halunda Tavaru. Puranik was a poet and also a short story writer.