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| Ottan Thullal | Seethankan Thullal | Parayan Thullal |
Kunchan Nambiar, renowned poet of the eighteenth century, first introduced this
art form. Thullal is a tale narrated in verse. Thullal performer is supported by a
singer who repeats the verses .
The instruments used in Thullal are the maddalam and the cymbals.
There are three different types of Thullal.They are Ottan Thullal, Seethankan
Thullal and Parayan Thullal.The three forms are differentiated on the basis of
make-up, styles of narrative singing, rhythms of dancing and foot work. Of the
three Ottan Thullal is the mostpopular.This art form mocks at the evils of the
society with a pinch of humour .
Ottan Thullal
