Mrcchakatikam marks a big leap for women in Koodiyattam
Kapila Venu lighting the lamp and breaking barriers. From Mrcchakatikam | Photo Credit: Thulasi Kakkat As I held the burning wicks of the nilavilakku (brass stage lamp) to perform my first Koothu Mudikkal/Mudiyakkitha ritual, my hands trembled, and I was emotionally overwhelmed. I felt the palpable presence of my fellow actresses, my predecessors and all…
