The image you sent is of a Kuttiyattam performer, not a Kathakali dancer. Kuttiyattam and Kathakali are both classical dance-drama forms from Kerala, India, but they have some key differences. Here’s a bit more about Kuttiyattam:

Kuttiyattam is a much older art form than Kathakali, and is considered by many to be more ritualistic. Performances are traditionally held in temples, and can last all night.

Kuttiyattam is a more codified art form than Kathakali, with stricter rules governing the movement, music, and costumes.

The costumes in Kuttiyattam are less elaborate than those in Kathakali. Male actors wear simple white dhotis and headpieces, while female actors wear colorful sarees.

The man in the image is wearing the traditional Kuttiyattam costume of a white dhoti and headpiece. The text on the image says “Kuttipathram World Kutti Club” and “School Patram” which translates to “School Newspaper” in Malayalam. This suggests that the image is from a performance that was put on at a school.