CONTENT-FILLED FEAST FOR THEATRE BUFFS

A tribute to singer MS Subbulakshmi, a compelling tale of a just married woman, caught in the quagmire of her mother's deceitful mind and the new home, a tale of a school teacher fulfilling his childhood desires, and a few social plays the ten days of the 33rd annual Kodai Nataka Vizha had something for everyone.

-  KV VASUDEVAN

The dramas that were presented on stage included Surukku Pai helmed by Koothapiran's grandson R Vignesh, a story about a grandson stealing his grandmother's belongings; Vallamai Thaarayoh, a story of a gifted singer whose life takes a dramatic turn when she faces unjust imprisonment; Idhudhan Sorgam depicting the the desires of a middle class yearning to experience the charm of an old age home by seasoned actor-director Madhava Boovaraga Moorthy; Meendum Thanikudithanam, a tweak on Marina's popular play Thanikudithanam; Kaatchi Pizhaigalo by Sreevathson V telling a poignant tale of a visually challenged and the relentless research on restoring vision; Roudhram Pazhagu where Dharini Komal recalled the Nirbhaya case; Big Boss by director-script writer P Muthukumaran shedding light on the dire straits of today's education s