Entertainment November 1, 2026 “Paddu Often Paid the Bills So PD Could Afford His Theatre Habit”: P. D. Sathish Chandra on 25 Years of Prakasam P. D. Sathish Chandra looks back on 25 years of Prakasam, from Paddu and borrowed rehearsal rooms to Kala Soudha, young talent and the magic of live theatre.