Chennai drama has made a deep impact on the people of the city. The theater scene is extremely active and vibrant in Chennai. Numerous Tamil plays are staged in the various auditoriums and cultural centers in the city on a regular basis.
Chennai drama has evolved with time and has incorporated various changes to cater to the changing requirements of the time. The main themes that are highlighted in these dramas are related to history, mythology, political satire, social satire and comedy. The Tamil plays usually try to bring up the problems that are faced by the common people. Many of the dramas in Chennai also provide the probable solution to the problems posed.
Theater in Chennai is not only restricted to professional groups. It is also common among the amateurs and the students in the city. English plays are also gaining importance in Chennai.
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However, these plays also combine some local flavors so that they become more interesting and acceptable to the general masses. The various schools and colleges in Chennai are also involved with making of drama. This also encourages the younger generation and the youth of Chennai to get involved in the various cultural activities of the city. There are also many bands that are involved in the making of drama in Chennai. These dramas are mostly influenced by western styles.
Some of the most popular theater groups of Chennai are Little Theater, Masquerade, Natakhapriya, ASAP Productions, EVAM, Deep Woods, LBG and many more. Some of the renowned theater personalities related to the city of Chennai are N. Muthuswamy, Pammal Sambanda Mudaliar, S. Ve. Sekhar, K.S. Nagarajan, Cho Ramaswamy, Indira Parthasarathy, Y. Gee. Mahendran and many more. There are many art and drama schools in and around Chennai, which impart training to the budding artists and performers.
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