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Kathalali is folk dance prevalent in which state answar kerala.

Kathakali is a highly stylized classical Indian dance-drama noted for the attractive make-up of characters, elaborate costumes, detailed gestures and well-defined body movements presented in tune with the anchor playback music and complementary percussion. It originated in the country's present day state of Kerala during the 17th century and has developed over the years with improved looks, refined gestures and added themes besides more ornate singing and precise drumming.

Kathakali originated from a precursor dance-drama form called Ramanattam and owes it share of techniques also to Krishnanattam. The word "attam" means enactment. In short, these two forerunning forms to Kathakali dealt with presentation of the stories of Hindu gods Rama and Krishna.

Why it is not Karnataka?

I'm confused is kuchipudi dance form is folk dance of Kerala?

Kathakali and Mohiniattam are Kerala folk dance this right answer.

Why it is to Kerala?

Kathakali is the 100% folk dance in Kerala only.

Is Mohniattam also folk dance of Kerala? Please give answer.

Kuchipudi is the folk dance of ANDHRA PRADESH.

Kathakali - Kerala, Kuchipudi - Andhra Pradesh.