A Tribute to the Living Spirit of Kuchipudi Yakshaganam- Curtain Call: It’s Just the Beginning

Rooted in a lineage of Kuchipudi practitioners, Guru Pasumarti Rattaiah Sarma has devoted his life to safeguarding and transmitting the living spirit of Kuchipudi Yakshaganam.

Curtain Call follows the students of Avanthika Space for Dance as they embark on the Herculean journey of learning Usha Parinayam -a process of unlearning, surrender, and absorption under his compassionate yet rigorous guidance. While Usha Parinayam embodies the grandeur and narrative depth of Yakshaganam, the very foundation upon which today’s solo Kuchipudi repertoire stands. Guru Rattaiah Sarma continues to nurture both forms with equal passion, ensuring their vibrant continuum.

This short documentary stands as a heartfelt tribute to his rare dedication, untiring spirit, and unwavering commitment to training a new generation of artists.

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It is our collective responsibility to safeguard this precious art form, lovingly handed down through generations.

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Be a part of it - let the curtain rise again; let the art endure.

Direction and Cinematography: Sahal Hameed

Ideation and Narration: Sreelakshmy Govardhanan
Edits: Adwaith Sunil Das
Camera Assistant: Godson Pullikkottil
Executive Producers: Tushara Meleppattu, Karthika Madhavi

Backing Crew Aishwarya Meenakshi, Mintu John
Eternal Gratitude to Guru Pasumarti Rattaiah Sarma

An Avanthika production.