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.
Manasaare
(Lyricist)
Ankahi Kahaniya
(Story)
Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side A
(Lyricist)
Kendasampige
(Lyricist)
Once Upon a Time in Jamaligudda
(Lyricist)
Chingari
(Musical)
Chigurida Kanasu
(Screenplay)
Mungaru Male
(Lyricist)
Panchatantra
(Lyricist)
1st Rank Raju
(Lyricist)
Kirik Party
(Lyricist)
Legacy
(Lyricist)
Daali
(Lyricist)
Gaalipata 2
(Lyricist)
ACT-1978
(Lyricist)