He retained the essential emotion-laden Sopanam style of Kathakali music rendition even while infusing in it the microtone-heavy voice culture of the south Indian classical Carnatic music. The most important fact, on analyzing his musical career is the importance he has given to the characterization in kathakali, the emotional quality and depth to the ´'vachikam´', as it is observed, to achieve this will be the most challenging for any future kathakali singer.
He preserved the fundamental Sopanam style of Kathakali music performance while incorporating the complex microtone-rich vocal traditions of Carnatic music from southern India. The most significant aspect of his musical career is the emphasis he has placed on characterization in Kathakali, as well as the emotional intensity and depth he brings to the 'vachikam', which appears to be a crucial element in achieving this.