Unnayi Variyar
Unnayi Warrier | |
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| Born | 17th/18th century CE (estimated) Irinjalakuda, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Poet, writer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Notable works | Nalacharitham |
Unnayi Warrier was a poet, writer, scholar, and dramatist who lived in Thiruvananthapuram, India during the 17th/18th century. He is best known for his chef-d'oeuvre Nalacharitham aattakatha and is known to have made significant contributions to the art of Kathakali, the classical dance-drama form of Kerala.