New Kathakali production brings Mandodari to centrestage (opens original article in a new tab)

A new Kathakali production titled 'Mandodari' was staged on June 13, 2026, exploring the story of Mandodari, queen of Lanka, linking the Ramayana and Mahabharata. The production, scripted by Sadanam Harikumar, focuses on Ravana's final days and Mandodari's later life, which is briefly mentioned in traditional Ramayana tales. Kottakkal Devadas played Ravana, Kalamandalam Praveen portrayed Mandodari, and other artists from Sadanam Kathakali Academy participated in the performance.

• A new Kathakali production titled 'Mandodari' was staged on June 13, 2026, exploring the story of Mandodari, queen of Lanka, linking the Ramayana and Mahabharata
• The production, scripted by Sadanam Harikumar, focuses on Ravana's final days and Mandodari's later life, which is briefly mentioned in traditional Ramayana tales
• Kottakkal Devadas played Ravana, Kalamandalam Praveen portrayed Mandodari, and other artists from Sadanam Kathakali Academy participated in the performance