Malayalam Documentary on AYIROOR KADHAKALI GRAMAM I Directed by Robin Ettithadathil 

Director - Robin Ettithadathil
Cinematography - Sagish Kumar
Voice Over - Robin Ettithadathil
Content and visual Courtesy - Marorama News
Ayroor, a village in Kerala, known for its scenic beauty and cultural heritage, took 12 years to convince the authorities to rename it. The village is now called Ayirur Kathakali Gramam, which justifies the tradition of Kathakali performances that the village has been known for. It took the residents of the village a long period of 12 years to convince the authorities to rename the village. Today, the erstwhile village of Ayroor has a new name - Ayirur Kathakali Gramam. The name justifies the village’s long history and tradition of keeping the art of Kathakali alive. Ayirur Kathakali Gramam (Ayirur) has a long-standing tradition of Kathakali performances, with several talented artists and troupes based in the village. The Mahadeva Temple, located in the village, is also known for its annual Kathakali performances during the temple festival, which draws large crowds of devotees and tourists alike. So, Ayirur is considered as one of the important centers of Kathakali in Kerala.