Ammannur Madhava Chakyar (13 May 1917 – 1 July 2008) was a master of Kutiyattam, the classical Sanskrit theatrical form indigenous to Kerala. He is best known for taking the performances from the temple sanctuaries where they were formerly confined and making them public events.
Recognition Padma Bhushan from Government of India–2003 Padmasri In 1981 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award - 1979 Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship - 1990Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi official list Kalidasa Samman D-Lit degree from University of Kannur, Kerala Golden Bangle From International centre of Kutiyattam, Thrippunithura Unesco Recitation from Paris in 2001 Kerala Sangeeth Natak Akademy Award Kerala Kalamandalam Award
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Further reading Into the world of Kutiyattam : with the legendary Ammannur Madhava Chakyar by G. Venu (1945- ); foreword by Premlata Puri. Natana Kairali, 2002.
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