Cheruthuruthy is the seat of the Kerala Kalamandalam, renowned the world over for its Kathakali training centre. Training in Kathakali, Mohiniyattom, Thullal and other art forms of Kerala is imparted here.

Nearest Railway Station: Shornur, about 10 km away.
Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport, about 58 km from Thrissur.