Shraddha’s next production, Kongai Thee by Indira Parthasarathy (Ee Paa), is a play based on Silappadhigaram, the foremost among the five classical Tamil epics. Ee Paa’s interpretation of the epic raises the uncomfortable but important question of civilisational progress – that no matter how modern our society might have become with advancements in technology and lifestyle, have societal power structures changed at all? Diving deep into the psychology of Kannagi, Kovalan and Madhavi, the play puts the spotlight on the oppressive nature of our gender power structure and the need, in today’s times, for a serious and critical examination of its consequences.
Shraddha’s production brings together rich theatrical elements integral to Silappadhigaram, highlighting the musicality of Ilango’s Tamil and blending it with the structure of Ee Paa’s play. This production is brought to stage with the vision that every frame is a painting and promises to be a visual and auditory delight!
