Return of The Phoenix
The Revival of Kalanilayam
After Kalanilayam Krishnan Nair's death, his son, Anandapadmanabhan,
undertook the ambitious task of restarting Kalanilayam dramas. In 2003,
along with the legendary actor Sri. Jagathy Sreekumar, whose father, Sri.
Jagathy N.K. Achari, scripted almost all the dramas of Kalanilayam,
Anandapadmanabhan revived the dramas by starting Kalanilayam Drama Vision.
Despite all the challenges posed by modern times, people,
irrespective of age differences, thronged to see the wonder on
stage. Kalanilayam initially staged Raktharakshass, soon followed
by Kadamattath Kathanar, Kayamkulam Kochunni, and Naradan
Keralathil. People welcomed the dramas which were filled with
dazzling scenes, musical extravagance, and theatrical excellence.