Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Khyathi Putta’s Kuchipudi rangapravesam showcases devotion, drama and artistry
Khyathi Putta gave an important first major Kuchipudi performance called a rangapravesam.
It took place at Shilpakala Vedika on Saturday.
Her teacher, Sri Bompally Sudheer Rao, guided her training.
The program included dances about Ganesha, Rama, Shiva and Goddess Durga.
Khyathi also acted as Satyabhama, a confident woman who misses Krishna.
She used movements and facial expressions to tell each story.
The final dance showed Durga defeating the demon Mahishasura.
The audience applauded her performance.
Khyathi Putta presented her Kuchipudi rangapravesam at Shilpakala Vedika on Saturday.
Guru Sri Bompally Sudheer Rao trained Khyathi through frequent travel between Hyderabad and Warangal.
The recital featured devotional works honoring Ganesha, Rama, Shiva and Goddess Durga.
Khyathi portrayed Satyabhama’s pride, wit and longing in an excerpt from Bhamakalapam.
The performance concluded with a Tharangam depicting Durga’s victory over Mahishasura.
- Who
- Khyathi Putta performed under the guidance of Kuchipudi guru Sri Bompally Sudheer Rao.
- What
- She presented a Kuchipudi rangapravesam featuring devotional, mythological and dramatic dance works.
- When
- The performance was held on Saturday; no calendar date was provided.
- Where
- Shilpakala Vedika.
- Why
- The rangapravesam marked a significant milestone in Khyathi Putta’s Kuchipudi journey.
- Event
- Kuchipudi rangapravesam of Khyathi Putta
- Venue
- Shilpakala Vedika
- Guru
- Sri Bompally Sudheer Rao
- Opening piece
- “Gajavadana Beduve” in Hamsadhwani
- Featured drama
- An excerpt from Bhamakalapam portraying Satyabhama
- Finale
- “Jaya Jaya Durge,” a Ragamalika Tharangam
- Orchestra
- Nattuvangam, vocals, mridangam, veena, violin, flute and special effects