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Kuchipudi | Bhama Kalapam | Natya | Kambhoji | Adi | Siddhendra Yogi | Classical dance-drama | Satyabhama | Mani mani manavati... | Telugu | Bhama Kalapam presents Satyabhama's pride, jealousy, and longing for Krishna through dialogue, abhinaya, and dance. |
Kuchipudi | Golla Kalapam | Natya | Mohanam | Adi | Bhagavatula Ramayya | Philosophical kalapam | Gollabhama | Golladanini gopala... | Telugu | A witty dialogue between a cowherd woman and a Brahmin, blending satire, metaphysics, and Kuchipudi theatre. |
Kuchipudi | Sri Krishna Leela Tarangam | Tarangam | Kalyani | Adi | Narayana Teertha | Brass plate nritta | Krishna | Govardhana giridhara... | Sanskrit | A Tarangam from Krishna Leela Tarangini, often danced on a brass plate with rhythmic footwork and devotion. |
Kuchipudi | Marakatha Manimaya Chela | Tarangam | Arabhi | Adi | Narayana Teertha | Classical | Krishna | Marakatha manimaya chela... | Sanskrit | A Krishna-centered Tarangam combining brisk nritta, bhakti, and the signature brass plate sequence. |
Kuchipudi | Jaya Jaya Durge Tarangam | Tarangam | Kalyani | Adi | Traditional Kuchipudi repertoire | Devotional | Durga | Jaya jaya durge... | Sanskrit | A goddess Tarangam using strong footwork and controlled balance to invoke Durga's protective energy. |
Kuchipudi | Manduka Sabdam | Sabdam | Mohanam | Misra Chapu | Traditional | Narrative nritya | Krishna | Manduka sabdam... | Telugu | A sabdam that trains expressive storytelling, rhythmic gait, and spoken-dance coordination. |
Kuchipudi | Dasavatara Sabdam | Sabdam | Ragamalika | Adi | Traditional | Mythological | Vishnu | Matsya kurma varaha... | Sanskrit | A narrative item depicting Vishnu's ten incarnations through quick character shifts and expressive gestures. |
Kuchipudi | Chamundeswari Sabdam | Sabdam | Anandabhairavi | Adi | Traditional | Devotional | Chamundeswari | Chamundeswari palayamam... | Telugu | A goddess sabdam that combines feminine grace with martial imagery in praise of Chamundeswari. |
Kuchipudi | Ardhanareeswara Sabdam | Sabdam | Bhairavi | Adi | Traditional | Dual-character abhinaya | Ardhanareeswara | Ardhanareeswaram bhaje... | Sanskrit | The dancer alternates Siva and Parvati qualities, showing Kuchipudi's dramatic character-switching skill. |
Kuchipudi | Rukmini Kalyanam | Natya | Kambhoji | Adi | Traditional Bhagavata repertoire | Dance-drama | Rukmini | Rukmini patramu... | Telugu | A Bhagavata Purana wedding narrative centered on Rukmini's message to Krishna and her rescue. |
Kuchipudi | Srinivasa Kalyanam | Natya | Kalyani | Adi | Traditional | Dance-drama | Padmavati | Srinivasa kalyana vaibhavam... | Telugu | A wedding dance-drama celebrating Srinivasa and Padmavati with group scenes and devotional music. |
Kuchipudi | Prahlada Charitram | Natya | Ragamalika | Adi | Traditional Bhagavata repertoire | Mythological drama | Prahlada | Narasimha nannu brovara... | Telugu | Prahlada's devotion is contrasted with Hiranyakashipu's tyranny in a dramatic Bhagavata narrative. |
Kuchipudi | Usha Parinayam | Natya | Mohanam | Adi | Traditional | Romantic dance-drama | Usha | Usha swapna sundara... | Telugu | A love narrative involving Usha, Aniruddha, and Krishna's lineage, rendered through expressive nritya. |
Kuchipudi | Sasirekha Parinayam | Natya | Khamas | Adi | Traditional | Yakshagana-influenced | Sasirekha | Sasirekha parinayamu... | Telugu | A popular marriage narrative using humor, disguise, and lively dramatic movement. |
Kuchipudi | Rama Natakam | Natya | Ragamalika | Adi | Traditional | Epic dance-drama | Rama | Sri rama chandra... | Telugu | A Ramayana-based Kuchipudi drama that emphasizes dharma, royal bearing, and narrative dialogue. |
Kuchipudi | Mohini Rukmangada | Natya | Bhairavi | Misra Chapu | Traditional | Mythological drama | Mohini | Mohini maya vilasam... | Telugu | A dramatic item centered on enchantment, vow, and temptation, suited to strong abhinaya. |
Kuchipudi | Hara Vilasam | Natya | Saveri | Adi | Traditional | Saivite dance-drama | Siva | Hara hara sambho... | Sanskrit | A Siva-themed dramatic composition using tandava-inflected movement within Kuchipudi technique. |
Kuchipudi | Annamacharya Keerthana | Nritya | Behag | Adi | Annamacharya | Devotional abhinaya | Venkateswara | Narayana te namo namo... | Sanskrit | A devotional item adapted for Kuchipudi, balancing lyrical interpretation and graceful footwork. |
Kuchipudi | Brahmam Okate | Nritya | Bowli | Adi | Annamacharya | Philosophical bhakti | Venkateswara | Brahmam okate parabrahmam okate... | Telugu | A spiritual composition emphasizing equality and devotion through expressive hand gestures. |
Kuchipudi | Muddugare Yashoda | Nritya | Kurinji | Adi | Annamacharya | Vatsalya bhakti | Yashoda | Muddugare yashoda mungita muthyamu... | Telugu | Yashoda's affection for child Krishna is interpreted through soft abhinaya and playful movement. |
Kuchipudi | Alarulu Kuriyaga | Nritya | Sankarabharanam | Adi | Annamacharya | Devotional | Alamelumanga | Alarulu kuriyaga... | Telugu | A graceful depiction of Alamelumanga using rounded gestures and lyrical Kuchipudi phrasing. |
Kuchipudi | Madhura Nagarilo | Padam | Anandabhairavi | Adi | Traditional | Shringara abhinaya | Nayika | Madhura nagarilo... | Telugu | A padam for expressive training, showing the nayika's emotional shifts through subtle facial work. |
Kuchipudi | Yahi Madhava | Ashtapadi | Bhairavi | Misra Chapu | Jayadeva | Shringara bhakti | Radha | Yahi madhava yahi keshava... | Sanskrit | Radha rebukes Krishna; Kuchipudi treatment highlights dramatic address and lyrical abhinaya. |
Kuchipudi | Priye Charusheele | Ashtapadi | Mohanam | Rupakam | Jayadeva | Abhinaya | Krishna | Priye charusheele... | Sanskrit | A persuasive Krishna addresses Radha in an expressive ashtapadi adapted for solo Kuchipudi. |
Kuchipudi | Bho Shambho | Shloka | Revati | Adi | Dayananda Saraswati | Devotional nritta-nritya | Siva | Bho shambho siva shambho... | Sanskrit | A Siva invocation using statuesque poses, dramatic turns, and energetic Kuchipudi footwork. |
Kuchipudi | Vande Vasudevam | Shloka | Sri | Adi | Annamacharya | Bhakti | Krishna | Vande vasudevam... | Sanskrit | A devotional shloka praising Krishna, used for controlled abhinaya and graceful entry work. |
Kuchipudi | Tillana in Hindolam | Tillana | Hindolam | Adi | Traditional Carnatic repertoire | Nritta | Nataraja | Dheem ta na dhim... | Syllabic | A concluding pure dance item with crisp jatis, quick spins, and sculptural finishing poses. |
Kuchipudi | Tillana in Kalyani | Tillana | Kalyani | Adi | Lalgudi Jayaraman | Nritta | Krishna | Tom ta dhirana... | Syllabic and Sanskrit | A bright finale emphasizing agility, rhythmic clarity, and devotional closing gestures. |
Kuchipudi | Tillana in Dhanashree | Tillana | Dhanashree | Adi | Swathi Thirunal | Nritta | Vishnu | Dheem ta na dere... | Sanskrit and syllabic | A lyrical tillana adapted into Kuchipudi with buoyant steps and strong stage presence. |
Kuchipudi | Ksheera Sagara Madhanam | Natya | Ragamalika | Adi | Traditional Bhagavata repertoire | Dance-drama | Mohini | Ksheera sagara madhanam... | Telugu | The churning of the ocean is staged with ensemble character work and the appearance of Mohini. |