The art of stinging satire
Ottan Thullal is a solo dance-drama, created 400
years ago by Kalakath Kunjan Nambiar. The basic element of Ottan Thullal is satire, through which
Nambiar set about correcting the evils that prevailed in society. Ottan Thullal is
a combination of the humorous elements of Koothu and an element of Kathakali.
Ottan Thullal is performed by a single actor who wears colourful costumes. In Ottan
Thullal, the symbols and gestures are the same as those of Kathakali. The actor plays many
parts, and the acting is accompanied by his own singing. The popularity of Ottan Thullal
as a dance form has continued undiminished to this day. |
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