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Chavittu Natakam – Folk Theater of Kerala

Chavittu Natakam, a theatre form, is a folk art form known for its alluring make-up of its cast and their detailed costumes, defined gesture, and detailed body movements. It is known that the art form flourished in Kerala with the spread of Christianity. Chinna Thampi Pillai and Vedanayakan Pillai are considered to be the founding fathers of this art form. The influence of the western visual art opera can be recognized in Chavittu Natakam. Many other art forms have also influenced Chavittu Natakam. | Click Here...