Archive · 28 Sep 2026
‘Kadalika’ Revival Highlights Social Awakening Through Powerful Theatre
‘Kadalika’ is a play about people standing up against unfair treatment.
It was first popular in the 1970s and was recently performed again in Vijayawada.
The story shows how landlords and feudal systems can exploit workers.
It also questions superstition and the misuse of the Jogini system.
A young man challenges these problems.
He becomes a symbol of courage and awareness.
Actors from the Lower Sileru Kreeda Samskrutika Sakha performed the revived version.
Speakers said that socially aware art can still help people think about problems in society.
Jashuva Samskrutika Vedika staged the acclaimed playlet ‘Kadalika’ in Vijayawada on Saturday evening.
Written and originally directed by M Sanjeevi, the playlet was a trendsetter during the 1970s.
The production addresses feudal domination, landlord exploitation, labour oppression, superstition and misuse of the Jogini system.
A young man at the centre of the story challenges these practices and represents awareness, courage and resistance.
Speakers at an accompanying meeting stressed the continuing importance of socially conscious cultural and artistic forms.
- Who
- Jashuva Samskrutika Vedika organised the staging, with the production presented by the Lower Sileru Kreeda Samskrutika Sakha of AP Genco, Motugudem.
- What
- The acclaimed playlet ‘Kadalika’ was revived and staged as part of a cultural festival.
- When
- Saturday evening; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Makineni Basavapunnaiah Vignana Kendram Hall in Vijayawada.
- Why
- The revival highlighted the continuing relevance of socially conscious theatre and its role in creating public awareness.
- Playlet
- ‘Kadalika’
- Original writer and director
- M Sanjeevi
- Original period
- The 1970s
- Organiser
- Jashuva Samskrutika Vedika
- Production director
- BKNS Prasad
- Main themes
- Feudal domination, landlord exploitation, labour oppression, superstition and misuse of the Jogini system
- Venue
- Makineni Basavapunnaiah Vignana Kendram Hall, Vijayawada