The Chutti plays a crucial role in differentiating the characters and their personality . The characters appearing on stage are classified in 5 main categories :- Pacha (green), Kathi (knife), Thadi (beard), Kari (black) and Minukku.All the colours used in the make-up are obtained from natural substances and herbs. For example, the red and yellow colours are made by powdering stones like Chaayilyam and Manayola respectively. A mixture of lime and rice flour serves for white. The green colour is produced by mixing Manayola and Neelam (blue).