Kathakali dance. Bhava Bhavanam Festival. September 2009. Chennai, India. Kathakali is a famous dance-drama of south indian state of Kerala. Ravana (kathi) character. In the beginning of play actor is hidden behind the therasila, little by little showing up.

CHENNAI, INDIA - SEPTEMBER 9: Indian traditional dance drama Kathakali preformance on September 9, 2009 in Chennai, India. Performer plays Ravana (kathi) character in Ramayana drama