Ramachandran Vadakkedath (died 2012) was an Indian cultural activist, Sanskrit scholar, writer and literary critic.
His son Balachandran Vadakkedath also worked as a literary critic and writer having penned numerous books on Kerala culture. Balachandran Vadakkedath died on 19 October 2024 at the age of 69.
His most notable prominent works include Panthrandu Sahodarangal, Vidoora Veekshanam, Rasa Vicharam, Gandhiyum Bhagavathigeethaym and Bharatheeya Sahithya Shasthram which have received critical reception.
He died on 12 August 2012 at the age of 85 in a private hospital located at Triprayar, Thrissur district.