Pingali Lakshmikantam (10 January 1894 in Arthamuru, Krishna district, British India – 1972) was an Indian poet and writer.
Lakshmikantam was born in Arthamuru, Krishna district, British India. His father was Venkataratnamu, his mother was Kutumbamma. Ancestors of Pingali family were Tikkana and Pingali Suranna.
He studied up to fifth grade in Guduru, 6th and 7th grades in Repalle, and from 8th grade through his BA in Bandar. After finishing the Secondary School Leaving Certificate,