This is an old art form of Kerala. This classical theatre art is performed by a single artist, who expresses his thoughts through mime. The act is both witty and serious. A specific community known as Chakyar, had been performing this art from ancestors time. Hence so this is known as Chakyarkoothu. This art is filled with lot of wit, innuendo and satire. Epic and lore of India is always the theme of this drama.

Other important classical art forms are Krishnanattam, Mohiniyattam, Thullal and many.