A stage production in Tulu: “Kariyajjerna katekulu”

February 1, 2023 (updated February 1, 2023) Published by bpci

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The Town-hall Auditorium in Mangalore hosted a remarkable Tulu stage production on Sunday, October 7, 2007, by the Rangavathar stage company. The short writings of celebrated Tulu author D.K. Chouta served as the inspiration for the movie “Kariajjerna katekulu.” Krishnamurthy Kavattar, who honed his theatrical skills with the renowned Ninasam troupe of Heggodu, directed the performance.
The drama, which is based on a collage of four short stories taken from the same-titled book by D.K. Chouta, skillfully captures Tulu culture and attitude using neo-style audio-visual theatrical techniques. The rural “guthu” culture, Lord Malaraya’s spirit worship, the Kola and Nema, the recital of verse from the Yakshagana folk theatre, and the presence of aborigines were all masterfully blended into the performance. Since ancient times, the guthus—a big landlord’s household—have served as the traditional centres of authority at the rural level in Tulunad. The topic is meaningful because to the beautiful wooden pillar backdrop, buta mancha, and scarecrow (representing the paddy field) that are typical of rural Tulu households. For the experimental stage production, the entire Rangavathar team and author Chouta deserve praise.
The term “mooladakulu,” used to describe the scheduled servants attending the “guthu,” was one particular usage in the drama that resonated with me. “Those from the origin” or “Aborigines” is what “Mooladakulu” truly means. I’ve written more on native Americans in past posts.

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