The Yakshagana Puppets

The Yakshagana Puppets
Directed by	Kiranraj K
Produced by	K. V. Ramesh
Written by	Kiranraj K
Music by	Nithin Kumar
Cinematography	Uday Ballal
Edited by	Raviraj Ganiga
Production company	Sri Gopalakrishna Bombeyata Sangha
Release dates	25 December 2014 (2014-12-25) (Kannada Version)
Running time	46 minutes
Country	India
Language	Kannada English
Budget	₹1 million (US$15,000)

The Yakshagana Puppets (Kannada ಯಕ್ಷಗಾನ ಬೊಂಬೆಯಾಟ) is a 2014 Indian documentary film directed by Kiranraj K. This is the first ever documentary film on Yakshagana Puppets. The film is regarding the long time experiments and achievements of Sri Gopalakrishna Yakshagana Bombeyata Sangha, Kasaragod (Puppet show troupe) which has been working for the rejuvenation of Tenkuthittu Yakshagana Bombeyata (Southern style yakshagana puppet show) through demonstrations and shows is being produced.

The film covers the full gamut of puppetry from its making up to its stage show. Even the amazement experienced by the spectators including the inquisitive students on witnessing the wonderful puppet shows has not escaped the camera eye. The fascinating natural scenes on the banks of river Chandragiri can also be enjoyed through this film. The opinion of the young and elderly lovers of this artform also has been recorded in this documentary. The film is shaped on the basis of Hindu mythological stories and therefore the scenes of temples and images of the deities worshipped in the temples have also been pictured in this film.

This documentary film was an official selection for Dhatu International Puppet Festival 2015

See also

• K. V. Ramesh, Puppeteer
• Kiranraj K, Documentary Director
• Yakshagana

External links

• Official website
• Official Facebook Page
• The Yakshagana Puppets Youtube Trailer