Kathakali's chutti makeup follows fixed rules: green for noble characters, red for evil, black for the mysterious.
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Great K V Kathakali Center
Watch the elaborate makeup applied live before the 6 PM show.
Theatre · Also called Kerala Kathakali Center.
A Fort Kochi theatre presenting Kathakali every day, with the performers' elaborate makeup applied in front of the audience from 5 PM and the performance from 6 to 7 PM. Kalaripayattu and Indian classical music follow later in the evening. Kathakali's chutti makeup is codified by character: green for noble figures, red for evil, and black for the mysterious.
Visiting
| Address | KB Jacob Road, Fort Kochi |
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| Quarter | Fort Kochi |
| Hours | Monday9.30am – 10pm Tuesday9.30am – 10pm Wednesday9.30am – 10pm Thursday9.30am – 10pm Friday9.30am – 10pm Saturday9.30am – 10pm Sunday9.30am – 10pm |
| Entry | Paid |
| Contact | +91 949-581-5827 |
Fact 1 of 1: Kathakali's chutti makeup follows fixed rules: green for noble characters, red for evil, black for the mysterious.
What the cats hear
What visitors liked
- Immersive, well-explained performance with a story sheet and context beforehand.
- Skilled, expressive performers.
- The live makeup process can be viewed before the show.
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