Warangal: R. Sai Sanjana Reddy, a B.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering student at Kakatiya Institute of Technology and Science (KITS), Warangal, has won the Natwar Gopikrishna Award–2026 for her performance in Kuchipudi dance.

Sanjana Reddy, who is also the president of the Swamy Vivekananda Birthday Celebrations (SVBC) Club at KITSW, received the award at the AIDA Natwar Gopikrishna National Awards, International Competition in Music and Dance, and Nrityanandalahari Dance Fest–2026 held in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

KITSW Principal Prof. K. Ashoka Reddy said the achievement reflects Sanjana Reddy’s dedication to Kuchipudi dance and her ability to balance academics with cultural activities. She received training and guidance from Guru Himanshi Katragadda of The Temple Dance School of Fine Arts.

Former Rajya Sabha MP and KITSW Chairman Capt. V. Lakshmikantha Rao, Treasurer P. Narayana Reddy, former Husnabad MLA and KITSW Additional Secretary Vodithala Sateesh Kumar, and Principal Prof. K. Ashoka Reddy congratulated her on winning the award.

CSE Department Head Prof. P. Niranjan, Dean of Student Affairs Prof. K. Sridhar, faculty members, deans, heads of departments, MDF faculty in-charges Dr. P. S. S. Murthy and K. Shailaja, SVBC Club Faculty In-charge Dr. K. Rajendra Prasad, MDF Joint Secretary T. V. N. Divyamsh, and Associate Professor of Chemistry and Public Relations Officer Dr. D. Prabhakara Chary also congratulated Sanjana Reddy and wished her success in her academic and artistic pursuits.