Sahitya Akademi Award in Kannada Overview
The Kannada Sahitya Akademi Award celebrates Karnataka’s literary richness, recognizing works in poetry, fiction, and criticism that explore regional identity, history, and progressive ideas.
List of Sahitya Akademi Award in Kannada Winners (1954-2026)
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2025 | Amaresh Nugadoni | Dada Seerisu Tande | Short Stories | Kannada |
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2024 | Kampalapura Veeranna Narayana | Nudigala Alivu | Literary Criticism | Kannada |
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2023 | Lakshmisha Tolpadi | Mahabharatha Anusandhanada Bharathayatre | Essays | Kannada |
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2022 | Mudnakudu Chinnaswamy | Bahutvada Bhaarata mattu Bouddha Taatvikate | Collection of Articles | Kannada |
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2021 | D. S. Nagabhushana | Gandhi Kathana | Biography | Kannada |
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2020 | Veerappa Moily | Sri Bahubali Ahimsadigvijayam | Epic | Kannada |
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2019 | Vijaya | Kudi Esaru | Autobiography | Kannada |
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2018 | K. G. Nagarajappa | Anushreni-Yajamanike | Literary criticism | Kannada |
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2017 | T. P. Ashoka | Kathana Bharati | Literary criticism | Kannada |
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2016 | Bolwar Mahammad Kunhi | Swatantryada Ota | Novel | Kannada |
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2015 | K. V. Tirumalesh | Akshaya Kavya | Poetry | Kannada |
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2014 | Govindaray Hammanna Nayak | Uttaraardha | Essays | Kannada |
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2013 | C. N. Ramachandran | Akhyana-Vyakhyana | Essays | Kannada |
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2012 | Hulkuntemath Shivamurthy Sastri Shivaprakash | Mabbina Haage Kaniveyasi | Poetry | Kannada |
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2011 | Gopalakrishna Pai | Swapna Saraswata | Novel | Kannada |
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2010 | Rahamat Tarikere | Katthiyanchina Daari | Literary Criticism | Kannada |
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2009 | Vaidehi | Krouncha Pakshigalu | Short Stories | Kannada |
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2008 | Shrinivas B. Vaidya | Halla Bantu Halla | Novel | Kannada |
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2007 | Kum. Veerabhadrappa | Aramane | Novel | Kannada |
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2006 | Malleshappa Madivalappa Kalburgi | Marga 4 | Essays | Kannada |
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2005 | Raghavendra Patil | Teru | Novel | Kannada |
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2004 | Geetha Nagabhushan | Baduku | Novel | Kannada |
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2003 | Kuntagodu Vibhuthi Subbanna | Kaviraja Marga Mattu Kannada Jagattu | Essays | Kannada |
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2002 | S. Narayana Setty | Yugasandhya | Epic | Kannada |
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2001 | Lakshmeshwar Swamy Sheshagiri Rao | English Sahitya Charitre | History of Literature | Kannada |
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2000 | Shantinath Desai | Om Namo | Novel | Kannada |
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1999 | D. R. Nagaraj | Sahitya Kathana | Essays | Kannada |
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1998 | Bogadi Chandrashekhar Ramchandra Sharma | Sapthapadi | Poetry | Kannada |
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1997 | M. Chidananda Murthy | Hosatu Hosatu | Criticism | Kannada |
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1996 | Gururaja Shyamacharya Amur | Bhuvanada Bhagya | Literary Criticism | Kannada |
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1995 | Kirtinath Kurtakoti | Uriya Nalage | Criticism | Kannada |
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1994 | Girish Karnad | Taledanda | Play | Kannada |
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1993 | Palya Lankesh | Kallu Karaguva Samaya | Short stories | Kannada |
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1992 | Subbanna R. Ekkundi | Bakulada Hoovugalu | Poetry | Kannada |
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1991 | Chandrashekhara Kambara | Sirisampige | Play | Kannada |
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1990 | Devanur Mahadeva | Kusuma Baale | Novel | Kannada |
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1989 | Harogadde Manappa Nayak | Samprati | Belles-Lettres | Kannada |
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1988 | Shankar Mokashi Punekar | Avadheshwari | Novel | Kannada |
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1987 | Kuppali Puttappa Poornachandra Tejaswi | Chidambara Rahasya | Novel | Kannada |
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1986 | Vyasaraya Ballal | Bandaya | Novel | Kannada |
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1985 | Talukina Ramaswamayya Subba Rao | Durgaastamana | Novel | Kannada |
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1984 | Guggari Shanthaveerappa Shivarudrappa | Kavyartha Chintana | Literary criticism | Kannada |
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1983 | Yashwant Chittal | Katheyaadalu Hudugi | Short stories | Kannada |
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1982 | Chaduranga | Vaishakha | Novel | Kannada |
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1981 | Chennaveera Kanavi | Jeewa Dhwani | Poetry | Kannada |
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1980 | Gorur Ramaswamy Iyengar | Americadalli Goruru | Travelogue | Kannada |
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1979 | Akkihebbalu Narasimha Murthy Rao | Chitragalu Patragalu | Reminiscences | Kannada |
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1978 | Bengaluru Gundappa Lakshminarayana Swamy | Hasuru Honnu | Travelogue | Kannada |
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1977 | Kikkeri Subbarao Narasimhaswamy | Tereda Baagilu | Poetry | Kannada |
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1976 | M. Shivaram | Mana Manthana | Psychiatric studies | Kannada |
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1975 | Santeshivara Lingannaiah Bhyrappa | Daatu | Novel | Kannada |
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1974 | Gopalakrishna Adiga | Vardhamaana | Poetry | Kannada |
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1973 | Venkataramaiah Seetharamaiah | Aralu Baralu | Poetry | Kannada |
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1972 | S. S. Bhoosnurmath | Shoonyasampadaneya Paramarshe | Commentary | Kannada |
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1971 | Adya Rangacharya | Kalidasa | Literary criticism | Kannada |
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1970 | Shankara Baaladeekshita Joshi | Karnataka Samskritiya Poorva Peethike | Cultural Study | Kannada |
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1969 | Honnali Tipperudraswamy | Karnataka Samskriti Sameekshe | Cultural Study | Kannada |
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1968 | Masti Venkatesha Iyengar | Sannakathegalu (12-13) | Short stories | Kannada |
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1967 | Devanahalli Venkataramanaiah Gundappa | Shrimad Bhagavadgita Tatparya Athava Jivanadharmayoga | Philosophical expositions | Kannada |
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1966 | Purohita Thirunarayanaiyengar Narasimhachar | Hamsa Damayanti Mattu Itara Rupakagalu | Musical plays | Kannada |
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1965 | Salagame Venkatasubbayya Ranganna | Ranga Binnapa | Philosophical reflections | Kannada |
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1964 | B. Puttaswamayya | Kranti-Kalyana | Novel | Kannada |
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1962 | Devudu Narasimha Sastri | Mahakshatriya | Novel | Kannada |
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1961 | Ambale Ramakrishna Krishnashastry | Bengali Kadambarikara Bankim Chandra | A critical study | Kannada |
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1960 | Vinayaka Krishna Gokak | Dyava-Prithivi | Poetry | Kannada |
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1959 | Kota Shivaram Karanth | Yakshagana Bayalata | A treatise on folk-drama | Kannada |
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1958 | Dattātreya Rāmachandra Bēndre | Aralu-Maralu | Poetry | Kannada |
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1956 | Ram Shri Mugali | Kannada Sahitya Charitre | History of Literature | Kannada |
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1955 | Kuvempu | Sri Ramayana Darshanam | Epic | Kannada |
Frequently Asked Questions
Sahitya Akademi Award is a Literary award. It is given to recognize excellence in Literary field. This award holds importance because it highlights achievements and encourages individuals or organizations to perform better in their respective areas.
Sahitya Akademi Award is awarded for Promotion of Literature. This means the award is given to honor outstanding contributions and achievements in this area. It helps promote talent, dedication, and excellence among individuals or groups involved in this field.
The Sahitya Akademi Award is presented by Goverment of India. The Goverment of India organization or authority is responsible for selecting deserving candidates and maintaining the credibility of the award through a proper evaluation and selection process.
The Sahitya Akademi Award was first awarded in 1954. Since then, it has continued to recognize excellence and honor individuals or organizations who have made significant contributions in their respective fields over the years.
The most recent Sahitya Akademi Award was awarded in 2026. This shows that the award is still relevant and continues to appreciate and recognize achievements in modern times.
The current status of the Sahitya Akademi Award is Continue. This indicates whether the award is still active or has been discontinued, helping users understand its present significance and relevance.
The Sahitya Akademi Award is associated with India. This means the award is either given by this country or primarily recognized within it, making it an important part of its awards and honors system.
