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The only author that we find these days who still hangs to this traditional verse theatre is Palleti Kulasekhar. He is meeting the present demand for Nandi Natakotsavam with handsome prize money in the Padya Natakam section.
The latest one that came from his pen is Narakasura that was staged at Thyagaraya Ganasabha in his presence recently by Mayuri Natanalayam, under the aegis of Rasaranjani ardently promoting the art of drama. Kulasekhar says he has penned 50 padya natakalu in recent times. Mayuri Natanalayam intends to enter this play in parishat competitions and the one soon to be held at Tirupati.
The troupe who presented this play appeared to be very serious about the production and what the audience witnessed was an engrossing production.
The story is familiar for those who are in touch with mythological tale of Deepavali. Narakasura, though branded as an Asura, is not a demon but born to Bhoodevi (mother earth) and Mahavishnu.
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