Matadana

Matadana
Cover photo of 2017-18 publication of the novel
AuthorS L Bhyrappa
LanguageKannada
GenreFiction
PublisherSahitya Bhandara, Balepet, Bangalore.
Publication date
1965
Publication placeIndia
Media typePrint (Hardcover & Paperback)
Preceded byDoora saridaru 
Followed byVamshavruksha 
WebsiteOfficial website

Matadana (meaning: voting) is a 1965 novel written by the famous Kannada writer, philosopher, thinker S L Bhyrappa. An award winning Kannada movie Mathadana based on this novel, which was directed by T N Seetharam secured 'Best Regional Film' award at 47th National Film Awards. Matadana reveals the caste based politics and other dynamics that grip the democratic institution of ballot box in India.