The Rashtrakutas, who ruled over much of South India from the 8th to the 10th century, were known for their support of Kannada literature and culture.

Kannada is spoken by approximately 50 million people worldwide, making it one of the major languages of India.

Pampa, who lived in the 10th century, is regarded as one of the greatest Kannada poets and is known for his epic work, "Vikramarjuna Vijaya".

Kannada has its own unique script, known as the Kannada script, which is derived from the ancient Brahmi script.

R. K. Narayan, who wrote in both Kannada and English, is known for his novel "Malgudi Days", which depicts life in a fictional South Indian town.

Kannada Rajyotsava is celebrated on November 1st every year to mark the formation of the state of Karnataka and to celebrate Kannada language and culture.

Girish Kasaravalli is a renowned Kannada film director known for his realistic and thought-provoking films that explore social and cultural issues.

Yakshagana is a traditional form of Kannada folk theater that combines music, dance, and drama, and is known for its elaborate costumes and energetic performances.

Masti Venkatesha Iyengar was a renowned Kannada writer and scholar known for his historical novels and his work on the history of Karnataka.

D. R. Bendre was a prominent Kannada poet who is considered one of the pioneers of the Navodaya movement in Kannada literature.

Poornachandra Tejaswi was a renowned Kannada writer known for his satirical writings and his novel "Mankutimmana Kagga".

G. S. Shivarudrappa was a prominent Kannada poet known for his experimental poetry and his work on the concept of "Shunyata".

Channaveera Kanavi was a renowned Kannada writer known for his short stories and his novel "Odakalu".

K. S. Nissar Ahmed was a prominent Kannada poet known for his lyrical poetry and his work on the theme of love.

S. L. Bhyrappa is a renowned Kannada writer known for his historical novels and his work on the history of the Vijayanagara Empire.