Feb 07 2026 to Feb 08 2026 7:30 p.m.

Where

Jagriti Theatre

Jagriti Theatre, Varthur Rd, Near Adarsh Palm Meadows, Ramagondanahalli, Whitefield 560066

Event Description

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 aboutchastity, truth, and the devastating cost of injustice.