A scene from the play Angadikkuruvikal presented by the Kayamkulam People’s Theatres in Thrissur on Sunday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Art remains one of the most powerful pathways to peace in a world fraught with conflict, said Mattannur Sankarankutty, chairperson of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi while inaugurating the State professional drama competition on Sunday. “Art can act as a messenger of peace among nations. Encouraging platforms like drama competitions is a necessity of our times,” he said, setting the tone for the five-day festival of theatre. Published – April 19, 2026 08:53 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Inter-state cricket betting racket busted, six arrested Kerala ignores proposal for Ombudsman for students of self-financing institutions