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From Topophobians to Thespians…,

Prakasam (Pradarshana Kala Samsthe) is a Bengaluru-based performing arts collective dedicated to nurturing young artists and audiences. Through the curation of innovative new works, we preserve and elevate the enduring essence of our cultural heritage.

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Established 2001 · Bengaluru

On record 34 productions

Languages Kannada · English · Hindi

Next on stage Rangaayama V · 14 Jun

Act I — Now on stage

Recent productions.

A glimpse of what we have been making — each piece the slow accumulation of rehearsal, table‑work, and craft.

2024 · Kannada

Kathakhanda

ಕಥಾಖಂಡ

AnthologyDir. Mangala N

2023 · Kannada

Sathya Nithya

ಸತ್ಯ ನಿತ್ಯ

DramaDir. P D Sathish Chandra

2023 · Kannada

Isila

ಇಸಿಲ

Period DramaDir. Mangala N

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Counted in years, in lights raised, in young artists who first found a stage with us.

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Years on stage

since founding in 2001

Productions

Kannada, English, Hindi

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Events & festivals

Rangaayama, SwaRaaGa Sanje

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Artists nurtured

actors, designers, writers

From the Prakasam stage at KH Kala Soudha

Act II — A short history

We began with one play, a borrowed hall, and an unreasonable conviction. ರಂಗಭೂಮಿಗೆ ಯುವ ಜನರನ್ನು ಮರಳಿ ಕರೆತರುವುದು

Today, Prakasam champions artistic innovation under its Kalaa Krushi banner, producing compelling theatrical works, curated musical evenings like Swaraaga, and multi-dimensional cultural festivals like Rangaayama.

Committed to cultivating the future of the arts, the organization mentors emerging talent, produces cinematic and audio books projects, and provides a vital supports system for contemporary performers.

Prakasam’s enduring legacy is deeply rooted in their landmark stewardship of KH Kala Soudha—the iconic cultural venue founded by this very team in 2010—for which they remain widely

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Interval — Off the page

On screen & in the feed.

The trust's life as it happens — performance films on YouTube, everyday moments on Instagram.

Pragalbha renders Brechts poem to celebrate his birthday, Prakasam style

Recent performance films and our Instagram feed, gathered on one page.

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From the journal

Recent writing.

Notes and essays from the trust — on the craft, the work, and the people who make it.

28 May 2026

Prakasam is now 25, Mangala Maam's kind words

ಪ್ರಕಸಂ ತಂಡಕ್ಕೀಗ 25 ವರ್ಷ.ಅಭಿನಂದನೆಗಳು❤ಆದರೆ ಅಷ್ಟೇ ಹೇಳಲು ಸಾಧ್ಯವಿಲ್ಲ. ಯಾಕೆಂದರೆ,ಇವತ್ತು ಸಂಚಾರಿ ಥಿಯೇಟರ್ ಇಟ್ಟ ದಿಟ್ಟ ಹೆಜ್ಜೆ ಗುರುತುಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಕಸಂ ಮತ್ತು PD ಸತೀಶ್ ಅವರ Unconditional…

28 May 2026

KH Kala Soudha & Prakasam, Lost History Pages

The Genesis: Breathing Life into KH Kala Soudha (2009)The story began in 2009, when the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) handed over the keys to Kengal…

4 Dec 2025

Avanavalu Avalavanu video project for #Prakasam25

 Hello and thanks for participating in Avanavalu Avalavanu video project for #Prakasam25 now cutting to the chase here is what you have to do, we have made a…

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Act III — What's coming

Upcoming nights.

Catch us at one of these — intimate rooms across Bengaluru where the actor's breath is part of the design.

14 Jun 2026

Rangaayama V Festival

KH Kala Soudha, Hanumanthanagar
6:30 PM onwards · Three nights

Festival

28 Jun 2026

SwaRaaGa Sanje · VIII

Lalbagh Glass House, Bengaluru
6:00 PM · Evening of light music

Music

12 Jul 2026

Kathakhanda — Revival

Ranga Shankara, JP Nagar
7:30 PM · Single show

Theatre

02 Aug 2026

Empathies — Workshop

Prakasam Studio, Banashankari
Weekend intensive · ₹2,000

Workshop

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Act IV — How to join us

Three ways in.

Watch the work, learn the craft, or carry it forward — we welcome you in any of these doors.

Watch a show.

ನಾಟಕ ನೋಡಿ

The most honest support an artist needs is an audience. Browse our season, subscribe to our notices, and turn up.

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Learn the craft.

ಕಲಿಯಿರಿ

Internships, weekend workshops, and a long‑running training course — for anyone serious about live theatre.

Programmes & intake →

Support the work.

ಬೆಂಬಲಿಸಿ

Donations help us underwrite productions, pay young artists fairly, and keep ticket prices accessible.

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Every season needs more hands and minds than the last.

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