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"Eloquent Tale of Ekalavya"   - The Hindu - Friday , Jan 9th 2004

" the Kasthuri Brothers - K.R.S.Prasanna, and K.R.V.Pulikeshi, dazzled in a dance drama woven around the mythological tale of Ekalavya in Mahabharatha... The unfolding of the story was based on Kuvempu's drama Beral ge Koral, as a tribute to the poet-playwright whose birth centenary is being celebrated throughout the state...The adaptation of the play to dance was rewarding ... Prasanna, who had major share in the performance, was at home in every aspect of Bharathanatyam...Pulikeshi excelled in the abhinaya portion ... There was an admirable harmony and co-ordination in their movements ...."

"Artistic Achievement" - The Hindu - July 18 1986   (On Prasanna's 24-hours Marathon recital )

It was a case of sheer spirit and enthusiasm. The 24 hours Marathon Bharathanatyam recital by young collegian KR.S.Prasanna of Shanthala Arts Academy at the Gokhale Institute, Malleswaram, was the first of its kind here. It does K.R.S.Prasanna proud as  a choreographer or dancer but also as an original thinker as exposed in the way he planned and presented more than 80 items during 24 hours ......

Art, technique and involvement of the artiste go into make a successful performance. Prasanna's recital was a confluence of all these essentials of Bharathanatyam recital. He displayed his physical abilities which blended effortlessely with the poetic metaphors of the Natya Shastra and contemporary sensibilities ..

"Prasanna Glides" - 'Veena' - Times of India - July 8th 1988

Prasanna's Kavya Kinkini was a refreshing welcoming change in the Bharathanatyam style, he presented Kannada classics and the modern poetry with a charming elegance.