Lakshmi Narasaiah (born 15 June 1961) is a Telugu poet, literary critic, editor, and retired lecturer in English from Andhra Pradesh. A prominent voice in Telugu Dalit literature, he has made significant contributions through poetry, literary criticism, and the editing of landmark Dalit poetry anthologies such as Chikkanavutunna Pata and Padunekkina Pata.   He has authored several acclaimed books, including Dalitha Sahityam – Tatvika Drukpadham, The Essence of Dalit Poetry, Kavitva Nirmana Paddhatulu, Samajika Kala Vimarsha, and Kavitvam – Charchaneeyamshaalu. His work has been recognised with the Andhra Pradesh State Award, two Telugu University Awards, the Mahakavi Gurram Jashuva Award, and several other literary honours. His book Kavitvam – Charchaneeyamshaalu was shortlisted for the Sahitya Akademi Award for two consecutive years.