M. D. Rajendran is a Malayalam poet, lyricist and novelist.
His siblings, M D Rathnamma and M D Ajayaghosh are also writers in Malayalam.
He was employed with All India Radio and retired from service in 2012.
His collection of songs are published as a book titled ' Nin Thumbu Kettiyitta Churul Mudiyil' .
His famous works include Shalini Ente Koottukari composed by Devarajan and Devaragam directed by Bharathan, composed by academy award winner M M Keeravani.