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	{{Short description\|Recite-and-dance art-form of Kerala, India}}[[File:Ottamthullal kerala.jpg\|thumb\|Ottamthullal performance in Kerala]]		{{Short description\|Recite-and-dance art-form of Kerala, India}}
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	'''Ottan Thullal''' (or ''Ottamthullal''~~, [[Malayalam]]: ഓട്ടൻ തുള്ളൽ~~) is a recite-and-dance art-form of [[Kerala]], [[India]]. It was introduced in the eighteenth century by [[Kunchan Nambiar]], one of the [[Malayalam triumvirate poets\|Prachina Kavithrayam]] (three famous [[Malayalam]]-language poets). The folksy performance, often laced with humour intended at criticism of society, is accompanied by a [[mridangam]] (a barrel-shaped double-headed drum) and/or the handy [[idakka]] besides a pair of [[ilathalam]] cymbals.		'''Ottan Thullal''' (or ''Ottamthullal'') is a recite-and-dance art-form of [[Kerala]], [[India]]. It was introduced in the eighteenth century by [[Kunchan Nambiar]], one of the [[Malayalam triumvirate poets\|Prachina Kavithrayam]] (three famous [[Malayalam]]-language poets). The folksy performance, often laced with humour intended at criticism of society, is accompanied by a [[mridangam]] (a barrel-shaped double-headed drum) and/or the handy [[idakka]] besides a pair of [[ilathalam]] cymbals.

	== History ==		== History ==
	[[File:Ottamthullal1.rotated.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right\|Ottamthullal performance during a temple festival]]		[[File:Ottamthullal1.rotated.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right\|Ottamthullal performance during a temple festival]]
	[[File:~~Ottamthullal2~~.jpg\|thumb\|~~right\|200px~~\|Ottamthullal]]		[[File:Ottanthullal in kalolsavam.jpg\|thumb\|200x200px\|Ottamthullal]]
	[[File:Thrippunithura-Ottanthullal-Performer-2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Ottamthullal]]		[[File:Thrippunithura-Ottanthullal-Performer-2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Ottamthullal]]
	Like most Indian [[Performing arts\|performing art]] forms, Ottamthullal has its principles influenced by the [[Natya Shastra]] ({{circa\|2nd century BCE}}). The word ''Thullal'' means "to jump" or "leap about" in the [[Malayalam language]].<ref>[http://www.malayalamresourcecentre.org/Mrc/culture/artforms/thullal/thullal.html "Thullal."] ~~Malaylam~~ Resource Centre website. Accessed 27 February 2014.</ref>		Like most Indian [[Performing arts\|performing art]] forms, Ottamthullal has its principles influenced by the [[Natya Shastra]] ({{circa\|2nd century BCE}}). The word ''Thullal'' means "to jump" or "leap about" in the [[Malayalam language]].<ref>[http://www.malayalamresourcecentre.org/Mrc/culture/artforms/thullal/thullal.html "Thullal."] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120615152437/http://www.malayalamresourcecentre.org/Mrc/culture/artforms/thullal/thullal.html \|date=15 June 2012 }} Malayalam Resource Centre website. Accessed 27 February 2014.</ref>
	Legend has it that Nambiar, the poet, fell asleep while playing the [[mizhavu]] drum for a [[Chakyar Koothu]] performance, inviting ridicule from the chakyar. In response, Nambiar developed Ottamthullal, which raised prevalent sociopolitical questions and made a satire of human pedigrees and prejudices. The chakyar complained about Nambiar's production to the king of Chembakassery. The king banned performances of Ottamthullal from the [[Ambalapuzha]] temple complex. Closely related art forms are Seethankan thullal and Parayan thullal. Mathur Panikkar popularized Ottamthullal for modern audiences. Ottamthullal competitions are held<ref>Nidheesh M. K. [http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/Sunny-Brothers-Outshine-in-Ottamthullal/2014/01/08/article1988244.ece#.Uw8DC3k9Kto "Sunny brothers outshine in Ottamthullal."] The New Indian Express. 8 January 2014. Accessed 27 February 2014.</ref> and the art form may be used to spread a social message.<ref>[http://www.itoozhiayurveda.in/ayurveda/spreading-the-goodness-of-ayurveda-through-keralas-performing-art-ottamthullal/ "Spreading the goodness of ayurveda through Kerala's performing art, ottamthullal."] Ithoozhiay website. 29 September 2012. Accessed 27 February 2014.</ref>		Legend has it that Nambiar, the poet, fell asleep while playing the [[mizhavu]] drum for a [[Chakyar Koothu]] performance, inviting ridicule from the chakyar. In response, Nambiar developed Ottamthullal, which raised prevalent sociopolitical questions and made a satire of human pedigrees and prejudices. The chakyar complained about Nambiar's production to the king of Chembakassery. The king banned performances of Ottamthullal from the [[Ambalapuzha]] temple complex. Closely related art forms are Seethankan thullal and Parayan thullal. Mathur Panikkar popularized Ottamthullal for modern audiences. Ottamthullal competitions are held<ref>Nidheesh M. K. [https://web.archive.org/web/20140108070427/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/Sunny-Brothers-Outshine-in-Ottamthullal/2014/01/08/article1988244.ece#.Uw8DC3k9Kto "Sunny brothers outshine in Ottamthullal."] The New Indian Express. 8 January 2014. Accessed 27 February 2014.</ref> and the art form may be used to spread a social message.<ref>[http://www.itoozhiayurveda.in/ayurveda/spreading-the-goodness-of-ayurveda-through-keralas-performing-art-ottamthullal/ "Spreading the goodness of ayurveda through Kerala's performing art, ottamthullal."] Ithoozhiay website. 29 September 2012. Accessed 27 February 2014.</ref>

	== Performers ==		== Performers ==
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	* ''Kallyana Sougandhikam'' (a rare flower), Bhima is searching for the flower and has a long conversation with his older brother, Hanuman.		* ''Kallyana Sougandhikam'' (a rare flower), Bhima is searching for the flower and has a long conversation with his older brother, Hanuman.
	* ''Kiratham, Garudagarva bhangam, Santhanagopalam, Ghoshayathra etc...''		* ''Kiratham, rukmini swayamvaram, keechakavadham, Garudagarva bhangam, Santhanagopalam, Ghoshayathra etc...''

	== Related images ==		== Related images ==

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{{Short description|Recite-and-dance art-form of Kerala, India}}[[File:Ottamthullal kerala.jpg|thumb|Ottamthullal performance in Kerala]]
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'''Ottan Thullal''' (or ''Ottamthullal'', [[Malayalam]]: ഓട്ടൻ തുള്ളൽ) is a recite-and-dance art-form of [[Kerala]], [[India]]. It was introduced in the eighteenth century by [[Kunchan Nambiar]], one of the [[Malayalam triumvirate poets|Prachina Kavithrayam]] (three famous [[Malayalam]]-language poets). The folksy performance, often laced with humour intended at criticism of society, is accompanied by a [[mridangam]] (a barrel-shaped double-headed drum) and/or the handy [[idakka]] besides a pair of [[ilathalam]] cymbals.

== History ==
[[File:Ottamthullal1.rotated.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Ottamthullal performance during a temple festival]]
[[File:Ottamthullal2.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ottamthullal]]
[[File:Thrippunithura-Ottanthullal-Performer-2.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ottamthullal]]
Like most Indian [[Performing arts|performing art]] forms, Ottamthullal has its principles influenced by the [[Natya Shastra]] ({{circa|2nd century BCE}}). The word ''Thullal'' means "to jump" or "leap about" in the [[Malayalam language]].<ref>[http://www.malayalamresourcecentre.org/Mrc/culture/artforms/thullal/thullal.html "Thullal."] Malaylam Resource Centre website. Accessed 27 February 2014.</ref>
Legend has it that Nambiar, the poet, fell asleep while playing the [[mizhavu]] drum for a [[Chakyar Koothu]] performance, inviting ridicule from the chakyar. In response, Nambiar developed Ottamthullal, which raised prevalent sociopolitical questions and made a satire of human pedigrees and prejudices. The chakyar complained about Nambiar's production to the king of Chembakassery. The king banned performances of Ottamthullal from the [[Ambalapuzha]] temple complex. Closely related art forms are Seethankan thullal and Parayan thullal. Mathur Panikkar popularized Ottamthullal for modern audiences. Ottamthullal competitions are held<ref>Nidheesh M. K. [http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/Sunny-Brothers-Outshine-in-Ottamthullal/2014/01/08/article1988244.ece#.Uw8DC3k9Kto "Sunny brothers outshine in Ottamthullal."] The New Indian Express. 8 January 2014. Accessed 27 February 2014.</ref> and the art form may be used to spread a social message.<ref>[http://www.itoozhiayurveda.in/ayurveda/spreading-the-goodness-of-ayurveda-through-keralas-performing-art-ottamthullal/ "Spreading the goodness of ayurveda through Kerala's performing art, ottamthullal."] Ithoozhiay website. 29 September 2012. Accessed 27 February 2014.</ref>

== Performers ==
In Ottamthullal, a solo performer, with green makeup and a colourful costume (decorated with a long red and white band and painted wooden ornaments), acts and dances while reciting dance ''(Thullal)'' (lyrics).<ref>[http://artkerala.weebly.com/thullal.html "Ottan thullal".] Kerala's 64 Art Forms website. Accessed 27 February 2014.</ref> A chorus or one or more artists repeats each sentence as it is completed. More recently, Ottamthullal has been performed with a solo female actor and with an [[ensemble cast]].

== Theme ==
Nambiar parodies the ways of landlords and other prominent citizens, sometimes even the king. For example, the character of [[Bhima]] from the epic the ''[[Mahabharata]]'' is portrayed as an oaf. Higher castes including [[Brahmin]] are not spared.

== Language ==
Ottan thullal is performed in [[Malayalam]], which pleases local audiences. Old sayings and elements of [[folklore]] are used.

== Works ==
There may be 64 or more Ottamthullal works. Examples include:
* ''Kallyana Sougandhikam'' (a rare flower), Bhima is searching for the flower and has a long conversation with his older brother, Hanuman.
* ''Kiratham, Garudagarva bhangam, Santhanagopalam, Ghoshayathra etc...''

== Related images ==
<gallery>
File:Chakyarkoothu-hareesh-nambiar-at-peechi-kfri-camp.jpg|Chakyar koothu
File:Sheethankan Thullal.jpg|Sheethankan Thullal
File:Oottan Thullal at Kerala School Kalothsavam 2017.jpg|Make-up
</gallery>

== See also ==
{{commons category|Ottan thullal}}
* [[Arts of Kerala]]
* [[Parayan Thullal]]
* [[Sheethankan Thullal]]
* [[Killikkurussimangalam]]
* [[Mani Madhava Chakyar]]
* [[Chakyar koothu]]
* [[Kathakali]]
* [[Mohiniyattam]]
* [[Koodiyattam]]
* [[Panchavadyam]]
* [[Kerala Kalamandalam]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

{{Culture of Kerala}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}}

[[Category:Dances of Kerala]]

Ottan Thullal - Revision history

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