Ravana Vijayam' is considered an important oeuvre among the vast repertory of Attakathas (Kathakali literature). It is a sample of the paradoxes of Kerala's classical art forms, where the characters usually dubbed as wicked and villainous turn out to be the heroes, not quite in disguise.
The title itself, which means 'victory of Ravana,' describes the gist of the story. The play extols the triumphs of Ravana, which, of course, lead to his ultimate downfall.
The story delineates Ravana's conquests including the battle with his own brother Vibhishana, who tries in vain to advise him against his wayward ways. After the battle with Vibhishana, Ravana comes across Rambha, the apsarasu (divine courtesan). Attracted by her beauty, Ravana molests her against her will.Then, he defeats Vaisravana, the king of Alakapuri, considered to be the richest among the rich, and seizes his 'Pushpaka Vimanam.'
In this scene king Ravana attracted by the stunning beauty of Rembha and he is trying to impress her.The facial expressions of Ravana reveals his desire to the beauty of Rembha.
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