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Thushagni - A story of simmering vengeance
Golden Bazaar
Bali: The Sacrifice
The Anklet

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Thushagni - A story of simmering vengeance – Fiction, Thriller

17th Jan 2026 3.30 PM & 7.30 PM
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Add to Calendar 2026-01-17 03:30 PM 2026-01-17 07:30 PM Asia/Kolkata Thushagni - A story of simmering vengeance It all happened 100 years ago. In the province of Kaarithara in the Royal state of Travancore, in the village of Theyyaadimukku of Thirunankodu principality; the epicentre of the entire happening; a saga of vengeance was getting simmered up. When the main Vishahaari (local toxicologist) of Theyyadimukku, Amboori Neelandan decided to take on his sworn rival Theyyaadi Kumaran; the son of Theyyaadi Maathu; the most beloved master who taught Neelandan the treatment for poison ingestion, the village witnessed a dual unseen before. Neelandan could not let Kumaran to claim the legacy of the treatment system as natural heir. Anger, frustration, betrayal and solitude converge and transform Neelandan’s revenge as a simmering story of vengeance. It is “Thushagni”, the husk fire. It may look concealed or even lit off, but within deep, it exists. The fine fragments of husk fire keep the power within to get ablaze and char down the enemy. Neelandan walked down all the forbidden alleys, knocked all mysterious doors, amassed fathom deep knowledge and sharpened the best crafted weapon in his arsenal. Kumaran could never stand a chance when the vengeance is showered on him like hellfire. Neelandan knew it may exhume him when he wields his supreme weapon against Kumaran, but the vengeance within burning like the husk fire will take him to do the extreme step, self-sacrifice. Let revenge take the lead. Bangalore vtmani@dnm.in false MM/DD/YYYY
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Golden Bazaar – Satire

25th Jan 2026 3.30PM & 7.30 PM
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Add to Calendar 2026-01-25 03:30 PM 2026-01-25 07:30 PM Asia/Kolkata Golden Bazaar Golden Bazaar is a powerful and emotionally charged play set in the vibrant yet contrasting world of Kolkata. At its heart is the story of Aakash and Vijeta, a young couple deeply in love and excitedly planning their future together, including their dream honeymoon to Mauritius. Aakash works a steady corporate job, while Vijeta, a passionate college student and dedicated member of an NGO, fights for the rights and dignity of women and children living in red-light districts. She believes fiercely in independence, equality, and justice—values she hopes to instill in the youth of India. However, the relationship takes a shocking turn when Aakash makes a life-altering mistake: a one-night stand with a colleague. Broken but determined to reclaim her sense of agency, Vijeta reluctantly forgives him—but on one condition: she will commit an act of equal betrayal before their marriage. Aakash agrees, thinking it will be symbolic. But fate has different plans. What begins as a reactionary decision spirals unexpectedly when Vijeta’s path leads her into Sonagachi, one of Asia’s largest and most complex red-light districts—known as the Golden Bazaar. Here, she comes face to face with the very world she has spent years trying to reform. Trapped in circumstances beyond her control, Vijeta must fight not just to escape, but to protect her identity, dignity, and belief in love and justice. As she struggles to survive inside Sonagachi, the audience is left questioning: Will Vijeta break free? Will love survive betrayal? Can forgiveness ever restore what trust has destroyed? Golden Bazaar is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, resilience, and redemption. Through Vijeta’s journey—from lover to fighter, from victim to voice—the play challenges societal norms and celebrates the strength of a woman who refuses to settle, compromise, or surrender. Prepare to witness a moving and unforgettable story that explores the painful depths of humanity and the triumphant power of hope. Bangalore vtmani@dnm.in false MM/DD/YYYY
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Bali: The Sacrifice – Drama

29th Jan 2026 7.30 PM
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Add to Calendar 2026-01-29 07:30 PM 2026-01-29 07:30 PM Asia/Kolkata Bali: The Sacrifice Bali: The Sacrifice by Girish Karnad is the playwright's own English translation of his play Hittina Hunja. A King, caught between his Jain Queen who refuses to harm a life and his Mother who believes in sacrificial rites, finds himself struggling to reconcile his love for the women in his life, his position as a ruler and perhaps the hardest of all, his faith. Bangalore vtmani@dnm.in false MM/DD/YYYY
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The Anklet – Adaptation, Classic, Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Musical, Mythological, Period, Regional, Tragedy

7th & 8th February 2026 3.30 PM & 7.30 PM
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Add to Calendar 2026-02-07 03:30 PM 2026-02-08 07:30 PM Asia/Kolkata The Anklet This stage adaptation of the 2nd-century Tamil epic follows the fateful journey of Kannagi, the devoted wife of Kovalan, a wealthy merchant's son in the coastal city of Puhar. Their marriage, once harmonious, shatters when Kovalan is drawn to the charms of Madhavi, a celebrated courtesan. After years of estrangement and the loss of his fortune, Kovalan returns repentant to Kannagi, who agrees to start anew. Together with Kannagi's maid, Devanti, they travel on foot to the great city of Madurai, hoping to rebuild their lives. There, Kovalan attempts to sell one of Kannagi's precious anklets to raise capital for trade — but he is falsely accused of stealing the queen's identical anklet. Without a fair trial, he is executed by the Pandyan king. In a blaze of grief and righteous fury, Kannagi storms the palace, proves her husband's innocence, and calls upon Agni, the god of fire, to punish the city. Flames engulf Madurai, sparing only the innocent. Kannagi's transformation from wronged wife to divine avenger becomes both a personal act of justice and a timeless legend about chastity, truth, and the devastating cost of injustice. Bangalore vtmani@dnm.in false MM/DD/YYYY
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17th Jan 2026 3.30 PM & 7.30 PM

Add to Calendar 2026-01-17 03:30 PM 2026-01-17 07:30 PM Asia/Kolkata Thushagni - A story of simmering vengeance It all happened 100 years ago. In the province of Kaarithara in the Royal state of Travancore, in the village of Theyyaadimukku of Thirunankodu principality; the epicentre of the entire happening; a saga of vengeance was getting simmered up. When the main Vishahaari (local toxicologist) of Theyyadimukku, Amboori Neelandan decided to take on his sworn rival Theyyaadi Kumaran; the son of Theyyaadi Maathu; the most beloved master who taught Neelandan the treatment for poison ingestion, the village witnessed a dual unseen before. Neelandan could not let Kumaran to claim the legacy of the treatment system as natural heir. Anger, frustration, betrayal and solitude converge and transform Neelandan’s revenge as a simmering story of vengeance. It is “Thushagni”, the husk fire. It may look concealed or even lit off, but within deep, it exists. The fine fragments of husk fire keep the power within to get ablaze and char down the enemy. Neelandan walked down all the forbidden alleys, knocked all mysterious doors, amassed fathom deep knowledge and sharpened the best crafted weapon in his arsenal. Kumaran could never stand a chance when the vengeance is showered on him like hellfire. Neelandan knew it may exhume him when he wields his supreme weapon against Kumaran, but the vengeance within burning like the husk fire will take him to do the extreme step, self-sacrifice. Let revenge take the lead. Bangalore vtmani@dnm.in false MM/DD/YYYY
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25th Jan 2026 3.30PM & 7.30 PM

Add to Calendar 2026-01-25 03:30 PM 2026-01-25 07:30 PM Asia/Kolkata Golden Bazaar Golden Bazaar is a powerful and emotionally charged play set in the vibrant yet contrasting world of Kolkata. At its heart is the story of Aakash and Vijeta, a young couple deeply in love and excitedly planning their future together, including their dream honeymoon to Mauritius. Aakash works a steady corporate job, while Vijeta, a passionate college student and dedicated member of an NGO, fights for the rights and dignity of women and children living in red-light districts. She believes fiercely in independence, equality, and justice—values she hopes to instill in the youth of India. However, the relationship takes a shocking turn when Aakash makes a life-altering mistake: a one-night stand with a colleague. Broken but determined to reclaim her sense of agency, Vijeta reluctantly forgives him—but on one condition: she will commit an act of equal betrayal before their marriage. Aakash agrees, thinking it will be symbolic. But fate has different plans. What begins as a reactionary decision spirals unexpectedly when Vijeta’s path leads her into Sonagachi, one of Asia’s largest and most complex red-light districts—known as the Golden Bazaar. Here, she comes face to face with the very world she has spent years trying to reform. Trapped in circumstances beyond her control, Vijeta must fight not just to escape, but to protect her identity, dignity, and belief in love and justice. As she struggles to survive inside Sonagachi, the audience is left questioning: Will Vijeta break free? Will love survive betrayal? Can forgiveness ever restore what trust has destroyed? Golden Bazaar is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, resilience, and redemption. Through Vijeta’s journey—from lover to fighter, from victim to voice—the play challenges societal norms and celebrates the strength of a woman who refuses to settle, compromise, or surrender. Prepare to witness a moving and unforgettable story that explores the painful depths of humanity and the triumphant power of hope. Bangalore vtmani@dnm.in false MM/DD/YYYY
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29th Jan 2026 7.30 PM

Add to Calendar 2026-01-29 07:30 PM 2026-01-29 07:30 PM Asia/Kolkata Bali: The Sacrifice Bali: The Sacrifice by Girish Karnad is the playwright's own English translation of his play Hittina Hunja. A King, caught between his Jain Queen who refuses to harm a life and his Mother who believes in sacrificial rites, finds himself struggling to reconcile his love for the women in his life, his position as a ruler and perhaps the hardest of all, his faith. Bangalore vtmani@dnm.in false MM/DD/YYYY
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7th & 8th February 2026 3.30 PM & 7.30 PM

Add to Calendar 2026-02-07 03:30 PM 2026-02-08 07:30 PM Asia/Kolkata The Anklet This stage adaptation of the 2nd-century Tamil epic follows the fateful journey of Kannagi, the devoted wife of Kovalan, a wealthy merchant's son in the coastal city of Puhar. Their marriage, once harmonious, shatters when Kovalan is drawn to the charms of Madhavi, a celebrated courtesan. After years of estrangement and the loss of his fortune, Kovalan returns repentant to Kannagi, who agrees to start anew. Together with Kannagi's maid, Devanti, they travel on foot to the great city of Madurai, hoping to rebuild their lives. There, Kovalan attempts to sell one of Kannagi's precious anklets to raise capital for trade — but he is falsely accused of stealing the queen's identical anklet. Without a fair trial, he is executed by the Pandyan king. In a blaze of grief and righteous fury, Kannagi storms the palace, proves her husband's innocence, and calls upon Agni, the god of fire, to punish the city. Flames engulf Madurai, sparing only the innocent. Kannagi's transformation from wronged wife to divine avenger becomes both a personal act of justice and a timeless legend about chastity, truth, and the devastating cost of injustice. Bangalore vtmani@dnm.in false MM/DD/YYYY
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