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Unnayi Warrier
About
Author of Nalacharitham, the celebrated Kathakali attakatha.
Unnayi Warrier is renowned for Nalacharitham, the great Kathakali play-text (attakatha) on the story of Nala and Damayanti. Its poetic strength and dramatic structure made it a cornerstone of Kathakali repertoire and a high point of Malayalam dramatic literature.
At a glance
Era
18th century
Known for
Nalacharitham Attakatha
Related arts
Kathakali
Classification
Era
Medieval / early modern (18th century)
Profession
Poet, Playwright
Birthplace
Thrissur region (traditional association)
Major works
Nalacharitham Attakatha
Awards
Classic of Kathakali dramatic literature
Literary movement
Attakatha / Kathakali literature
Language(s)
Malayalam
Notable contributions
Wrote Nalacharitham, a cornerstone of Kathakali repertoire and Malayalam dramatic poetry.
Related personalities
Kunchan Nambiar; Irayimman Thampi
Related arts
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