- State: Kerala
- Influenced by: Chakiarkoothu, Koodiyattam, Krishnattam and Ramanattam.
- Features
- Kathakali is a blend of dance, music and acting and dramatises stories, which are mostly adapted from the Indian epics.
- Heavy make-up and stunning costumes are used.
- The dancers enact the roles of kings, gods, demons etc.
- Hand gestures, facial expressions and eye movements are important.
