Ottan Thullal has the grace and resplendence of Kathakali and Kutiyattam; yet has a distinct mass appeal due to its simplicity in terms of costume, style of singing and at times pulling the legs of the audience at certain stages of the 'thullal' performance.

The picture depicts a moment from the act - Gauruda Garva Bhangam - (Vanquishing of Garuda's Pride) performed by one of the leading exponents of Ottan Thullal - Kalamandalam Geethandan.