Ramya Sriram turns her lens on therukoothu for Oor Koodum Iravu
Photographer Ramya Sriram has released a debut documentary titled 'Oor Koodum Iravu' that explores the traditional Tamil Nadu folk art form of therukoothu. The film highlights the cultural significance of the art while documenting the struggles and lives of the remaining practitioners.
Why it matters
The documentary serves as a cultural preservation effort, bringing attention to an ancient, fading art form and the human stories behind its performance.
Ramya Sriram turns her lens on therukoothu artistes for Oor Koodum Iravu left From Oor Koodum Iravu. Special Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/entertainment/music/u0ofvn/article71615065.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/23fr_Therukoothu%201.jpg default The Chennai-based photographer captures the charm and challenges of this ancient folk art form in her debut docum-film. There is a particular difficulty in capturing an art form woven into the soul of Tamil Nadu into a 30-minute documentary. Photographer Ramya Sriram’s debut documentary, Oor Koodum Iravu (The Night When the Village Gathers), makes a sincere attempt. For centuries, therukoothu has captured the imagination of Tamil Nadu, perhaps in a way that no other art form has. For centuries, people in villages across Tamil Nadu gathered together from dusk to dawn to witness a therukoothu performance, interspersed with dance, drama and theatre. left Therukoothu is known for its vibrant performances that seamlessly blend music, dance, and drama.
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