Kuntagodu Vibhuthi Subbanna (20 February 1932 – 16 July 2005) was an acclaimed dramatist and writer in Kannada.

He was the founder of the world-famous NINASAM (Neelanakantheshwara Natya Sangha) drama institute.

Subbanna, made significant contribution to Kannada theatre and other performing arts.

After his degree he returned to his village to continue his family profession in areca farming.

[5] To promote Kannada dramas Subbanna set up training centres in various parts of Karnataka.