K. Amarnath (1 Dec 1914 – 14 May 1983) was an Indian film producer and director whose career spanned over four decades in the film industry. He produced/directed more than 40 movies. A very versatile man, he not only produced and directed movies, but also wrote the story & screenplay of many of his movies. Over the course of his career, the genres of the movies he directed ranged from action/suspense thrillers to family/social drama, legendary romantic tragedies, semi-musicals, costume drama to magical/fantasy movies.