Koothu
| Koothu | |
|---|---|
Koothu costumes, c.1700–1750 | |
| Stylistic origins | Ancient Tamil music, Dance forms of Tamil Nadu |
| Cultural origins | Tamilakam |
| Derivative forms | Terukkuttu, Kattaikkuttu |
Koothu, or Therukoothu, is an ancient Tamil art form, where artists enacted scenes from epics and folklore with dance and music. It is a form of storytelling art that originated in the early Tamilakam, and served as an entertainment and a medium to educate the people about religion and history. Various forms exist such as Terukuttu and Kattaikkuttu.