Rabilal Tudu (born 21 December 1949) is an Indian Santali writer and banker from West Bengal. He is known for his contribution to Santali literature and was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2015. In 2026, he was honoured with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, for his contribution to literature and education.
Tudu was born on 21 December 1949 in Nowara village in Bardhaman district of West Bengal. His father was Ramessore Tudu and his mother was Bhasani Tudu. He has been associated with both literary activities and the banking profession.
He has written plays for stage and radio, contributing significantly to Santali drama and literary culture.
Tudu received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2015 for his play Parsi Khatir.
In July 2022, he was selected to receive the Banga Bhushan award by the Government of West Bengal in recognition of his contribution to Santali literature and culture.