P. L. Narayana or P. Lakshmi Narayana (Telugu: పి. ఎల్. నారాయణ) (b: 1935 - d: November 3, 1998) is a famous South Indian actor and playwright. He has acted in many character roles particularly those of downtrodden people and those in misery.

He is born in Bapatla. He was a stage actor and playwright before entering the films.