The objective of this study is to analyze contemporary Kannada novels translated into English from a feminist perspective. The novel, a significant genre of contemporary literature, has emerged as a preferred medium for artistic representation in Kannada literature from the latter half of the 19th century forward. The primary objective of this study is to examine the development of contemporary Kannada literature and its engagement with feminist motifs within several literary movements, including the Navodaya (Renaissance), Pragatisheela (Progressive), Navya (Modernist), and Dalit-Bandaya (Downtrodden-Protest) movements. This study aims to examine a curated selection of translated literary works in order to explore the presence of feminist themes within these books and their influence on the wider literary sphere. The emergence of Kannada literature can be attributed to the socio-reform movements that occurred in colonial India in the nineteenth century. The emergence of social realism in Kannada writing throughout the early decades of the twentieth century can be traced back to its roots in English literature. The subjects explored in the early Kannada novels were mostly influenced by the issues and concerns of socio-reform movements. These books did not primarily focus on historical or fantastical love narratives. One possible explanation for the categorization of Kannada's 'realism' novels as 'social novels' might be attributed to this factor. To clarify, it may be observed that social realistic novels emerged in the Kannada language, similar to their counterparts in other Indian languages. The evolution of Kannada novels can be categorized into multiple stages, each of which conveyed a distinct message pertaining to societal reforms. One of the most captivating aspects of the book during the pre-independence era was the active participation of women. The novels commenced an exploration of the realm of women, delving into their emotional and identity-related aspects, as well as their unique experiences and challenges. The concerns surrounding widows, the practice of widow-remarriage, the promotion of women's education, the issue of child marriage, and the matter of religious conversion were all significant topics of interest for social reformers throughout the colonial period in Karnataka.