Kotiganahalli Ramaiah (born 1955) is a Kannada Dalit writer from Kolar, Karnataka. After serving in the Post and Telegraphs – Railway Mail Services, Canara Bank, and holding various positions in the field of journalism, he chose a career as a writer-activist. His contributions to theatre, especially in rural Karnataka, have been immense through his plays, theatre groups, and street performances. He continues to contribute to the literary world through his writings. His literary works include poetry and plays, some of which have been published along with significant contributions to films, television, and folklore. Ramaiah’s worldview is shaped by his deep understanding of indigenous knowledge systems, diverse reading, and experiences in journalism. He has received several notable awards, including the Karnataka Nataka Akademy Award (2004), the Karnataka Rajyotsava Award for his overall contribution to Kannada Literature (2005), the Karnataka Sahitya Akademi Award (2012), and the Suvarna Ranga Samman – Kannada Sangha Kanthavara (2012).