K. R. Kishor is a Malayalam writer, literary critic, biographer, editor, and theatre practitioner based in Bengaluru. His writings span fiction, literary criticism, biographies, and social thought, with a strong focus on the lives and ideas of influential public figures, including Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, Sree Narayana Guru, and journalist Gauri Lankesh. He has also been an active contributor to Malayalam literary journals and magazines for several decades.

A committed literary and cultural organizer, Kishor has founded and edited several Malayalam magazines and has played a significant role in promoting literary and cultural activities in Bengaluru through seminars, workshops, and public discussions. His contributions extend to theatre as a playwright, director, actor, and mentor, with decades of involvement in Malayalam drama across Karnataka and Kerala.

Through his writing, editorial work, and theatre practice, K. R. Kishor continues to enrich Malayalam literature and foster meaningful literary and cultural dialogue.