Kattaikuthu Meets Climate Change: The Story of Veppathin Veriyattam

Veppathin Veriyattam: The Frenzied Dance of Heat is a 45-minute Kattaikuthu performance by Thilagam Theatre Group in collaboration with Asar Social Impact Advisors. In this video, National Award-winning artist Thilagavathi Palani shares how the performance uses traditional theatre, humour, music and storytelling to explore extreme heat and its impact on everyday life, particularly for children. The video reflects on how cultural art forms can make climate change more accessible to younger audiences.