The Christian communities in Kerala started to be actively involved in creative and scholarly goals with the motivation of European missionaries. They have made phenomenal contributions to music, literature, drama, cinema and other fields from the 1st century onwards.

Their art forms are based on Christianity as well as on Indian culture. Most of the art forms were presented at church festivals and wedding ceremonies. Popular art forms are Parichamuttukali, Kolkali, Chavittu Natakam and Margam Kali etc.