Francisco Valiente during the Kalakshetra drama Kannappar Kuravanji. This drama was performed twice at Bharata Kalakshetra Auditorium and once at Vivekananda's House in Chennai. In the image there are two young hunters listening carefully to the leader of the tribe. They are wearing colorful dresses and handmade jewels with materials from nature.
Francisco Valiente during the Kalakshetra drama Kannappar Kuravanji. This drama was performed twice at Bharata Kalakshetra Auditorium and once at Vivekananda's House in Chennai. Black and white image of Francisco Valiente playing the role of young hunter, drawing the bow.
Francisco Valiente during the Kalakshetra drama Kannappar Kuravanji. This drama was performed twice at Bharata Kalakshetra Auditorium and once at Vivekananda's House in Chennai. Two boys getting ready before the performance, wearing the make up and looking at the mirror.
Francisco Valiente during the Kalakshetra drama Kannappar Kuravanji. This drama was performed twice at Bharata Kalakshetra Auditorium and once at Vivekananda's House in Chennai. In the image Proffesor A. Janardhanan is giving an advice to the student before the rehearsal.

Kannappar Kuravanji

Kalakshetra drama, choreographed by Rukmini Devi Arundale

Performed the role of the young hunter during the `Remembering Rukmini Devi´ Festival in February 2025 at the Bharata Kalakshetra Auditorium, as well as during the 71st December Festival presented by the Institution on the same stage. The drama was also performed at Vivekananda House, Chennai, as part of the Navaratri Festival. All under the guidance of the Kalakshetra teaching staff, with special mention to Professor A. Janardhanan for his invaluable mentorship.

This drama and other performances for the 71st December Festival of Kalakshetra Foundation it is mention on Sruti magazine, Indian premiere magazine for performing arts.