Kathakali and Kutiyattam

Kathakali (Malayalam: കഥകളി, kathakaḷi) is a stylized classical Indian dance-drama noted for the attractive make-up of characters, elaborate costumes, and use of eye movements/mudras accompanied with singers along with percussion (cymbals, gong, chenda and maddalam). It originated in India's present day state of Kerala during the 17th century . The themes of Kathakali are religious in nature. They typically deal with the Mahabarat, the Ramayana and the ancient scriptures known as the Puranas. This is performed in a text which is generally Sanskritised Malayalam. (Description partially appropriated from Wikipedia)

Koodiyattam (Malayalam): കൂടിയാട്ടം, Kūṭiyāṭṭaṁ, Tamil: கூடியாட்டம், Kūṭiyāṭṭaṁ, Sanskrit: कूडियाट्टम्, Kūḍiyāṭṭam), also transliterated as Kutiyattam, is a form of Sanskrit theater traditionally performed in the state of Kerala, India. It is believed to be 2,000 years old and is officially recognized by UNESCO. (Description partially appropriated from Wikipedia)