Chenganoor Raman Pillai

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Guru Chenganoor Raman Pillai (January 16, 1886 – November 11, 1980) was a was an Indian entertainer. He was a Kathakali celebrity in Kerala and palace dancer to the Travancore Maharaja, in a career spanning almost 65 years.

He was a master of Kathakali, specializing in the southern style, which gives prominence to abhinaya acting. His book on the southern style known as kaplingadan style is still considered the manual in kathakali training. Thakazhi Kesava Panikker, Mathur Kunju Pilla Panikker, and Ambalappuzha Kunju Krishna Panikker were his gurus.

He had an unusual ability to bring characters such as demon Duryodhana to life. The beauty of the hand gestures and the perfection of Kalasams made him the top Kathakaki artist of his time.


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