Nalacharitham - Dance - 21st Dec 2012

Nalacharitham - Dance - Chennaiyil Thiruvaiyaru 20th Dec 2012

With symbols representing Kathakali and the warriors of the region arranged suggestively in a far corner of Rukmini Arangam, (curiously, it resembled Krishna seated on an elephant), ‘Nalacharitham’ unfolded in its dramatic glory. The four-hour performance was powered by Sadanam Balasubrahmanian’s commanding presence as the brave King Nala, the comic and dramatic visuals of the animated golden swan (Sadanam Bhasi), the quiet dignity of the heroine Damayanthi (Kalamandalam Shanmukhan) and sublime music.