Grasping the texts and nuances of Bhagavata Mela and the Natya Sastra treatises with ease, Guru S Natarajan took up to performing leading heroine roles from his age of 16 (sixteen), while his initiation into this ancient art began very early age. With his innate potential, he was different from the others of his ilk; interpreted what and how he should perform; adept enough in picking up the interpretations for different abhinaya, he brought in
a new lease of life to the art form by strictly adhering to Natya Shastra treatise. He revived the age ole Purva Ranga Vidhana in the natakams and also brought to life the Varnana Dwipada through dance. With his mastery over “abhinaya” and “nritta”, his portrayal of lady characters is charming and
acting a total flow of “poetry”. So rich and apt were his portrayals that any deviation from the style of presentation would theatrically devitalize the charm of the character in its totality. His style of dancing, interpretation of verses, “sancharis” and stage presentation were inspirational and are widely followed today by other Bhagavata Mela troupes in and around Melattur. From the year 1990, he has started performing male roles too. He is at his best form bringing life and vigour to the characters. His dancing fetched him and the art form a vast applauding crowds, good press and the lens of satellite media. Taking Bhagavata Mela to the world stage at Morocco and France, guiding the young practitioners of varied art forms to pursue Doctorate in Bhagavata Mela tradition and presenting intriguing papers through his thought provoking Lecture demonstration on this dynamic tradition, were some of his innovative accomplishments.