Kavalam Narayana Panikker

The creative architect of the ‘Thanathu’ theatre movement of Kerala, Kavalam Narayana Panikker revived the age-old Sanskrit drama traditions, identifying interrelations between the evolved art forms and folk arts, successfully creating a fusion that has enthralled the contemporary audience since then.

Bharat Gopy had been an integral part of Thiruvarang, the precursor of Sopanam and cherished his relationship with Kavalam.