Isiri Kalavider, Manjeshwara

Isiri Kalavider, Manjeshwara

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The Journey

Isiri Kalavider is a professional Tulu drama troupe from Manjeshwara, the coastal town straddling the Karnataka–Kerala border near Mangaluru. It is the second theatre venture founded and steered by Krishna G Manjeshwara, who set it up alongside his Sharada Arts troupe to widen the reach of quality Tulu stage productions in the area. The team is known for lively, well-crafted plays that carry the flavour, wit and emotion of coastal life, performed by a tight ensemble of committed stage artists. Over time, several performers who honed their craft with the troupe have earned wider acclaim on screen, moving into Tulu and Kannada films and serials. With Krishna G Manjeshwara guiding both its creative and organisational side, Isiri Kalavider has grown into a respected name that continues to keep the tradition of professional Tulu theatre alive and thriving in the Manjeshwara belt.

 

Meet the Collective

Creative Leadership

Krishna G Manjeshwara

Krishna G Manjeshwara

Director / Writer / Patron

JP Tuminadu

JP Tuminadu

Director / Advisor

Vikram Devadiga Chitrapura

Vikram Devadiga Chitrapura

Director

Praveen Kaniyoor

Praveen Kaniyoor

Musician

Actors

Pushparaj Bollar

Pushparaj Bollar

Ravi Ramakunja

Ravi Ramakunja

Anil Raj Uppala

Anil Raj Uppala

Ashok Bekur

Ashok Bekur

Upcoming Productions

Catch Isiri live on stage this season.