India, Sept. 15 -- In a unique blend of tradition and satire, two Kathakali artists stole the spotlight at a Bengaluru Onam celebration by reimagining the city's infamous traffic woes on stage.

The performance, shared on X by author Nandita Iyer, featured Kalamandalam artists Arvind and Naveen, who used the classical dance form to depict commuters stuck in endless jams. In a witty twist, the act ended with the performers abandoning their "vehicles" altogether and choosing to walk, sparking laughter among the audience.

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Iyer captioned the clip, "A Kathakali demonstration of 'Bengaluru traffic sucks, let's get down and walk' ...