Shaiju M

09/04/2026

https://truecopythink.media/theater/abhilash-pillai-directed-school-of-drama-play-barefoot-republic-riyas-writes?fbclid=IwdGRzaARD69djbGNrBEPrz2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHj6bAHrXD26RyqoAYe2tpL6psnkGrg-rQSKI0c3Q21kzUm_5DKQmwfFlfuQ9_aem_BY5d7hE8V0CLyuIBMYNPAQ

Abhilash Pillai directed play Verumkaal Kudiyarasu (Barefoot Republic) presented by Thrissur School of Drama, Riyas writes a review.

08/04/2026

https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2026/03/22/barefoot-republic-malayalam-drama.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawRDRhpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR7LjMyYhj1kb1RW4mCwQqvc5Swo4eVuj0ZGUIIdtyj8nu8-wMXIux58WL4JgQ_aem_h7Xd8ggkgWHUYwhH42zAXA

തൃശൂർ സ്കൂൾ ഓഫ് ഡ്രാമയിലെ വിദ്യാർത്ഥികൾ അവതരിപ്പിച്ച 'വെറുംകാൽ കൂടിയരസ്' എന്ന നാടകം, കോവിഡ് ലോക്ക്ഡൗൺ കാലത്ത് .....

23/03/2026

I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to design the music and sound for Barefoot Republic, produced by the School of Drama and Fine Arts, Thrissur. Being part of a work that reflects such a powerful and painful chapter of our recent history has been both humbling and transformative.

The play, rooted in the stark reality that mass migration continues to shape human lives—from the 1947 India–Pakistan partition to the COVID-19 pandemic—brings to light the struggles of millions who were forced to walk in search of survival, dignity, and home. Contributing sonically to this narrative allowed me to engage closely with the emotional and psychological landscapes of displacement, resilience, and hope.

What makes this production truly special is its student-driven spirit—meticulously researched, thoughtfully devised, and executed with minimal infrastructure while embracing diverse theatrical forms such as immersive theatre, realism, and clowning. The dedication, creativity, and collective energy of the team were inspiring to witness and collaborate with.

I extend my heartfelt thanks to the entire team, mentors, and performers for trusting me with the soundscape of this important work. It was an honour to be a part of a production that not only tells a story but also asks us to reflect, remember, and respond.

With gratitude...

16/03/2026

Dear MJD❤️🫂

02/02/2026

Delighted to be a part of this wonderful journey...

04/01/2026

https://youtu.be/XcjP8VE15Zc?si=cirDx1vEGHk48skU

Kick started 2026 with this

17/10/2025

The story of a legend by Rebecca Miller

06/09/2025

https://youtu.be/2m6NWXD-BcI?si=1q83VVNM-Xx72SsH

Lost in their separate storms of sorrow, an artist sparrow and partner sparrow drifted into silence. Their shared path of discovery painted a new canvas of h...

18/08/2025

Grab your seats...

31/07/2025

Proud NWFS Team
Mubeen Mohmd Rafi
Hari sidharth
Vaishak
Jackson George Nambudakam
Suraj
Siju

27/04/2025

Finally ❤️🫂🫂🫂
Proud of you my mentor, brother maassshhh🔥
All the very best to

17/04/2025

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