New Kathakali production brings Mandodari to centrestage
A new Kathakali production titled 'Mandodari' premiered at Chembai Music College, exploring the later life of the queen of Lanka. The performance uniquely bridges the Ramayana and the Mahabharata by depicting Mandodari's perspective on the events surrounding Ravana's final days.
Why it matters
This production contributes to the preservation and evolution of traditional Indian performing arts by introducing new narrative interpretations to classical Kathakali.
A new Kathakali production, Mandodari , staged at Chembai Music College here on Saturday (June 13, 2026) evening, explored the story of Mandodari, the queen of Lanka, through a narrative that links the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
The article is a straightforward cultural review of a theatrical performance.
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