What we are trying to do is to translate the novel into the language of Kathakali. There won’t be any compromises — the structure, costumes and dance movements ... and make up are dictated ...

Kathakali is a heavy-duty performance. The make-up of this colourful dance form takes some six hours. And one performance will last 3-4 hours, making it a total effort of 10 hours or more for one ...