R K Damodaran (Malayalam: ?? ?? ???????) (born on 1 August 1953) is a poet and lyricist who has worked predominantly in the Malayalam movie industry.
He also worked as a journalist in Mathrubhumi from 1982 to 2013.
He has written lyrics for almost 3600 songs in devotional, political, environmental, drama, and light music genres, including two Sanskrit songs.
He has worked in more than 100 Malayalam films and written songs like Ravivarma Chithrathin, Thalam Thettiya Tharatt, Manjil Chekkerum, Sukham, Chandrakiranathin Chandanamunnum, Thani Thankakkinapponkal, Pakalppoove.