Although his mother tongue is Tamil, K. Nallathambi has made a significant mark in Kannada literature. Serving as a bridge between Tamil and Kannada cultures, he has translated numerous unique novels between the two languages. His notable works include ‘Ardhanareeswara’, ‘Hunisemarada Kathe’, ‘Halla Bantu Halla’, ‘Gudigante Mattu Itara Kathegalu’, ‘Bapu Hejjegalalli’, ‘Mattondu Ratri’, ‘Attar’, ‘Sarasavaniya Ginigalu’, ‘Koshi’s Kavitegalu’, ‘Hattu Tamilu Kathegalu’, ‘Gooli’, ‘Hoo Konda’, and ‘Ponachi’