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
Director / Writer / Patron

JP Tuminadu
Director / Advisor

Vikram Devadiga Chitrapura
Director

Praveen Kaniyoor
Musician
Actors

Pushparaj Bollar

Ravi Ramakunja

Anil Raj Uppala

Ashok Bekur
Upcoming Productions
Catch Isiri live on stage this season.



