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R. K. Narayan

R. K. Narayan Net Worth

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R. K. Narayan's net worth is currently estimated at $1M in 2026.

Net Worth Over Time

$0M$0.2M$0.4M$0.6000000000000001M$0.8M$1M193519501960197019801990200020102026

Net Worth Timeline

1935$0.001MD

First Novel: Swami and Friends

Marks the beginning of his literary career.

1943$0.01M+900%C

"Malgudi Days" Publication

Establishes Malgudi as a key setting.

1958$0.05M+400%B

The Guide is Published

Gains wider recognition for his writing.

1960$0.1M+100%B

Sahitya Akademi Award Recipient

Awarded for The Guide; increases his prestige.

1980$0.25M+150%B

AC Benson Medal Awarded

Honored for contributions to literature.

2000$0.9M+260%B

Continued Literary Influence

Remained relevant till the end of his life.

2026$1M+11%B

Legacy as Indian Novelist

Remembered as a key figure in Indian literature.

Last updated: February 24, 2026