Karnasapadham - Chapter 1

Kathakali - KarNasapadham

Karnasapatham is a powerful and emotionally charged dance-drama that centers around Karna, the tragic hero of the Mahabharata. Written by V. Madhavan Nair (Mali), it is one of the most celebrated modern Kathakali plays, known for its dramatic depth and musical innovation. The story unfolds on the eve of the Kurukshetra war, when Karna learns the truth about his birth—that he is the eldest son of Kunti, mother of the Pandavas. Torn between loyalty to his friend Duryodhana and the revelation of his true lineage, Karna faces an intense emotional conflict. Despite Kunti’s plea to join the Pandavas, Karna vows to remain with the Kauravas but promises not to harm any of his brothers except Arjuna. Performed as a single-act play, Karnasapatham is notable for its use of 33 unique ragas, its minimalistic staging, and its focus on pure character-driven storytelling. It has been staged thousands of times and remains a favorite among Kathakali enthusiasts for its poignant portrayal of duty, identity, and sacrifice.

Kathakali performance staged in Singapore organized by Mudra Cultural society Singapore

Artists : Karna : Kalamandalam Gopi | Kunti : Margi Vijayakumar | Duryodhana : Dr.Etumanoor Kannan |Bhanumathi : Kalamandalam Shanmughan

| Dussasana : Kalamandalam Neeraj

Chenda : Kalamandalam Krishnadas | Maddalam : Kalanilayam Manoj | Vocals : Pathiyoor Sankaran Kutty & Kalamandalam Krishnakumar

Makeup & Costumes : Kalanilayam Saji, Eroor Manoj, Panmana Arun, Kalamandalam Vipin

Karnasapadham - Chapter 2

Karnasapadham - Chapter 3

Karnasapadham - Chapter 4

Karnasapadham - Chapter 5

Karnasapadham - Chapter 6

Karnasapadham - Chapter 7

Kathakali - Duryodhanavadham

Kathakali – Duryodhanavadham is a dramatic and visually powerful dance-drama based on key episodes from the Mahabharata. Written by Vayaskara Aryan Narayanan Moossad, this play is one of the most popular in the Kathakali repertoire, known for its intense emotions, brisk movements, and elaborate staging.

The story unfolds after the Pandavas’ Rajasuya Yaga and centers on the bitter rivalry between the Pandavas and Kauravas. It captures pivotal moments such as: The humiliation of Panchali in the royal court.Krishna’s divine intervention and failed peace mission.The climactic battle of Kurukshetra, culminating in Bheema killing Dussasana and Duryodhana. With its rich character portrayals, especially of Duryodhana, and its blend of music, costume, and expressive gestures, Duryodhanavadham remains a cornerstone of Kathakali tradition.

Kathakali performance staged in Singapore organized by Mudra Cultural society Singapore

Artists : Padmashri Kalamandalam Gopi as Krishna Margi Vijayakumar as Panchali Dr Ettumanoor P Kannan as Duryodhana Neeraj Geetha Mohandas as Dussasana Kalamandalam Vipin Sankar as Dhritarashtra & Mumukshu Kalamandalam Shanmukha Das as Roudrabheema Vinaya Menon as Krishna 2

Vocals: Pathiyoor Sankarankutty and Kalamandalam Krishnakumar Chenda: Krishnadas Tk Maddalam: Manoj Kalaanilayam Chutti & makeup: Eroor Manoj OS , Kalanilayam Saji & Panmana Arun

Double Thayambaka by

Porur Unnikrishnan & Kalpathi Balakrishnan

Electrifying Double Thayambaka performance by Porur Unnikrishnan , Kalpathi Balakrishnan and their team organized by Singapore Malayalee Association and Mudra Cutltural Society

Tholpavakkoothu

Shadow Puppetry from Kerala

Story of Ramayana presented by the renowned Padmashri K.K. Ramachandra Pulavar, Sri Rajeev pulavar, Sri Lakshmanan pulavar, and Sri Prashobh