A rare scene from Karthaveeryarjuna Vijayam was revived at Karalmanna, showcasing Ravana and Mandodari’s poignant exchange through Kamaladala Lochane. ‘Karthaveeryarjuna Vijayam’ is a Kathakali play penned by Puthiyikkal Thampan.…
Author: Vinu Vasudevan
Dr. Sajitha Madathil’s memoir Vellivelichavum Veyilnalangalum retraces a journey through grief, activism, and art. To write about one’s own life—especially a life shaped by hardship, struggle,…
The US-based dancer’s recital in Kochi traced a spiritual arc through tradition and technique. Bharatanatyam is widely regarded as one of the most celebrated and extensively…
A pioneering all-women Kathakali troupe celebrates five decades of quiet revolution and cultural resilience in Tripunithura. On July 12–13, the Kalikotta Palace in Tripunithura will resonate…
“The Old Man and the Sea” was made into a Kathakali play, mixing old dance styles with new stage ideas and actors, including one from Italy.
Appunni Tharakan’s decades-long dedication to the art form, from assisting legendary artists to innovating costume techniques, leaves an indelible mark on the world of Kathakali.
A new Kathakali play, Maha Prasthanam, retells the Pandavas’ last journey with fresh choreography and storytelling.
Vini Devayani’s biography, “Aniyara Shilpi, Nambyarathu Appunitharakan,” on Kathakali costumer Appunni Tharakan, launches today at Kerala Kalamandalam.
The legacy of Vazhenkada Kunju Nair in revolutionising Kathakali through disciplined character-focused enactment and training methods, though the dwindling number of followers threatens the continuation of his unique performance style.
Mohiniyattam artist Ayswaria Warrier’s choreographies explores the beauty of traditional Kerala folk music and rhythm. Mohiniyattam is the traditional classical dance form of Kerala. Interestingly, in…