Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video performing arts scholar, V Kaladharan explains the process through which students of Kathakali learn the art form. Once they have absorbed the all the myriad elements, the last step is when the actors come together with the musicians and singers and everything is integrated. Characters and storylines are studied, developed and enacted. The only missing elements are the makeup and costumes. This is called Cholliyattam.
In this video performing arts scholar, V Kaladharan explains the process through which students of Kathakali learn the art form. Once they have absorbed the all the myriad elements, the last step is when the actors come together with the musicians and singers and everything is integrated. Characters and storylines are studied, developed and enacted. The only missing elements are the makeup and costumes. This is called Cholliyattam.
