How Bhagavadajjukam, a Koodiyattam play once performed over 36 days, was adapted into a three-hour version by Painkulam Rama Chakyar, opening new possibilities for the art form.
Author: G S Paul
G S Paul
GS Paul is an eminent art columnist and critic. He has been writing for national dailies such as The Hindu for more than three decades. Currently, he is the Editorial Advisor of India Art Review.
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