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Language Kannada Followed by Vamshavruksha Adaptations Mathadana (2001) Preceded by Doora saridaru | 4.2/5 Goodreads Publication date 1965 Originally published 1965 Genre Fiction Country India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Publisher Sahitya Bhandara,Balepet,Bangalore. Media type Print (Hardcover & Paperback) Similar Doora saridaru, Tantu, Saartha, Yaana, Mandra | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Matadana 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 Indian National Film Awards. Matadana reveals the caste based politics and other dynamics that grip the democratic institution of ballot box in India.
Contents
Synopsis as mentioned on the cover page of the book
A young man, Shivappa, after completing M.B.B.S wants to serve people of his village. He is attracted by the democratic election mechanism believing that he can serve people better. As the Doctor becomes busy with political campaign a person dies because of lack of treatment. Doctor loses in the election and also the incumbent minister loses against a regional leader N S Sadaravalli's son Prakasha Kumara. A small contractor who had helped the minister by providing financial support commits suicide following the loss in election.
Plot
The novel starts in a village Rangapura near Tumkur in Karnataka. It uses the Tumkur dialect of Kannada language. It is 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.
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Reprints
Since its first printing in 1965, the book has had many reprints: