: In Chakyar Koothu , the performer (Chakyar) narrates stories from the epics but has the unique right to mock or "poke" (kuthu) at the audience, including kings and high-ranking officials, to highlight moral failings.
A standard Kuthu Katha follows this skeleton: malayalam kuthu kathakal
Kuthu Kathakal play a significant role in Malayalam culture, as they: : In Chakyar Koothu , the performer (Chakyar)