Panuganti Lakshmi Narasimharaavu (Telugu - పానుగంటి లక్ష్మీ నరసింహా రావు) (11 February 1865 – 1 January 1940) was one of the popular modern Telugu writers.

He was born at Seetanagaram, Rajamundry, Andhra Pradesh.

After his education, he became a teacher in Peddapuram High School.

He brought essays into prominence in Telugu literature.

He was awarded 'Abhinava Kalidas' by Venkata Sastry.