Kakkarissi
Natakom Kakkarissi natakom is a satirical dance-drama based on the
puranic legends of Lord Siva and his consort Parvati when they assumed human
forms as Kakkalan and Kakkathi - a nomadic tribe of fortune tellers. The
legend only serves as a skeletal framework for the play, which often turns
into a subtle critique of contemporary society.The language is a blend of
Tamil and Malayalam. The chief characters are Kakkalan, Kakkathi, Vetan,
Velichappadu, Thampuraan and the ubiquitous Jester. The Dholak,
Ganchira,Chenda and the Harmoniumprovide the background score.