Karibasavaiah (1959 – 3 February 2012) was an Indian actor who appeared in Kannada cinema and a theatre personality.

Some of his memorable films are Kotreshi Kanasu, Janumada Jodi, Galate Aliyandru, Mungarina Minchu, Yaarige Salute Sambala, Police Story 2, and Ullasa Utsaha.

[citation needed] As a child, he learnt Kuruba Gowda art forms like Kamsale, Dollu Kunitha and Harikathe.

Director Nagathihalli Chandrasekhar gave him the break in Kannada film industry.

Nagathihalli Chandrasekhar also helped him during his last days by paying the medical bills via his association Abhivyakthi Samskrithika Vedike.