Thullal Dance

As the name suggests, it is presented with a slight twist, that is, with a joke. Most of the words and styles used in Thullal works are common people's. The uniqueness of the composition, the way of presentation, and the impartial criticism make Thullal notable from other arts. The criticism in Thullal is expressed in the vernacular language with humor, expressing some habits that need to be changed in society. There are three types of Thullal based on the style of songs used in Thullal and the costume used for presentation. They are Ottan Thullal, Seethankan Thullal, and Parayan Thullal.

Thullal has a unique feature that no other art form has. Other arts have been created by many people over many periods. However, Thullal is an art form that was created in the imagination of one person. That great genius was Kunchan Nambiar, a great scholar and a master of the art of dance who lived in the 18th century. Kunchan Nambiar, who was born in Kalakkath Bhavan in Killikkurussimangalam in Palakkad district, created Thullal during the time when he was a dependent of the King of Ambalappuzha. The three variants of Thullal are simple and important. Parayan Thullal are performed in the morning, Seethankan Thullal in the afternoon, and Ottan Thullal in the evening. The most popular is Ottan Thullal.