Ambujakshi’s costume from the waist up, including the small crown, is reminiscent of Nangiar Koothu. Her skirts, however, are the layered, tightly pleated, white-and-red Theyyam skirts with black ...

Babu Antony has always held deep gratitude and affection for director Fazil and his family. His recent note about Fazil’s son, Fahadh Faasil, one of South India’s most celebrated actors, has now gone ...

In the southern heartlands of Tamil Nadu, a centuries-old tradition pulses with life—Kaniyaan Koothu, a mesmerizing folk art performed in Sudalaimadan temples. It is more than just a dance ...