Krishnanattam
Synopsis
Krishnattam or Krishnanattam (Play of Krishna) is a temple ritualistic art performed at Guruvayur Temple (Guruvayur 680101, Trishshur District, Kerala) by a troupe owned by Guruvayur Devasvam. The performance of Krishnattam is based on Krishnagiti, a poetic text in Sanskrit containing verses and stanzas, written by the Zamorin King Manavedan in 1654. The story of Krishna, described in Bhagavata, Mahabharata and Harivamsha is presented in Krishnattam as songs, dance and acting in a sequence of eight plays (Avataram, Kaliyamardanam, Rasakrida, Kamsavadham, Svayamvaram, Banayuddham, Vividavadham and Svayamvaram) in eight days.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adoor Gopalakrishnan
- Original Title
- Krishnanattam
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adoor Gopalakrishnan
Department Leadership Roster
Adoor Gopalakrishnan
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Krishnanattam.
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What is Krishnanattam about?
Krishnattam or Krishnanattam (Play of Krishna) is a temple ritualistic art performed at Guruvayur Temple (Guruvayur 680101, Trishshur District, Kerala) by a troupe owned by Guruvayur Devasvam. The performance of Krishnattam is based on Krishnagiti, a poetic text in Sanskrit containing verses and stanzas, written by the Zamorin King Manavedan in 1654. The story of Krishna, described in Bhagavata, Mahabharata and Harivamsha is presented in Krishnattam as songs, dance and acting in a sequence of eight plays (Avataram, Kaliyamardanam, Rasakrida, Kamsavadham, Svayamvaram, Banayuddham, Vividavadham and Svayamvaram) in eight days.
Who directed Krishnanattam?
Krishnanattam was directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan.
Who stars in Krishnanattam?
The principal cast of Krishnanattam includes Not specified.
When was Krishnanattam released and how long is it?
Krishnanattam was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 17m.