Matadana
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| Author | S L Bhyrappa |
|---|---|
| Language | Kannada |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Publisher | Sahitya Bhandara,Balepet,Bangalore. |
| Publication place | India |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover & Paperback) |
| Preceded by | Doora saridaru |
| Followed by | Vamshavruksha |
Matadana is a novel written by the famous kannada writer,philosopher,thinker S L Bhyrappa. An award winning kannada movie Matadana based on this novel, which was directed by T N Seetharam. Matadana reveals the caste and other dynamics that grip the democratic Institution of ballot box in India.
Plot
Novel starts in a village Rangapura near Tumkur in Karnataka. Its about Doctor Shivappa, medical graduate from Mysore Medical College, who is keen to help society and his village people. Shivappa gains immense popularity among the people across the villages. The story revolves around the politically influential people who uses Shivappa in the upcoming election for their benefit.
Characters
- Dr.Shivappa
- RangaLakshmi (Shivappa's Love interest)
- Ramalingappa Gowdru
- N S Saadaravalli
- Minister Naagaravalli/ Appaji
- Prakasha Kumara Saadaravalli
- Putta Tammaiah
- Kallamma( Shivappa's Mother)
- Puttakka(Shivappa's elder sister)
- Sannaiah(Shivappa's brother-in-law)
References
- Author's webpage: slbhyrappa.com
- Book: Matadana by S L Bhyrappa, Publisher: Sahitya Bhandara, Balepete, Bangalore.
- http://kannada.oneindia.in/movies/controversy/2001/06/matadan1.html#top
- http://www.enotes.com/topic/S._L._Bhyrappa
- http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/kar/writers/s_l_bhyrappa.htm
