Goruru Ramaswami Iyengar was influenced by Indian Independence Movement and became a staunch follower of Mahatma Gandhi.

He began writing early in life with the celebrated books Halliya Chitragalu (1930) and Namma Oorina Rasikaru (1932).

[1] His short story "Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu" (based on true events) was made into a Kannada movie of the same name by noted director S. Siddalingaiah in 1975 with leading actors as Vishnuvardhan (actor) & Lokesh.

His other works include Rasaphala, Namma Oorina Rasikaru, Putta mallige, Hemavathi and Garudagambada Dasayya, Meravanige.

[2] His memoirs of his childhood days, Goruru Avara Balyada Atma Kathe was published posthumously.