Indian Associations

Akash truly thanks the Telugu Association of North America (TANA) Austin TX for giving him the opportunity to speak in Telugu and recite Telugu Padyalu on July 20th 2019, during the Telugu Sahitya Vybhavam "Aaha Ihi Oho" by Vedakavi & Telugu Film Lyricist Sri. Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao garu at Austin TX. Watch until the end to see Akash chanting the Telugu Padyams, specifically the last one "Evadayya evadu vadu" by Dr. C Narayana Reddy garu.

It was a great honor for Akash to be a Special Guest at the Children's Day celebrations of the Los Angeles chapter of North America Telugu Society (NATS) on Nov 3rd 2018. He thanks Mr. Srinivas Babu Manchikalapudi garu for honoring him with the traditional blessings along with the Priest, and Drs. Ravindra and Wenkat Alapati uncles for their encouragement and support through NATS.

Akash was invited as a Guest for the North America Telugu Society's 5th biannual celebrations SAMBARALU. Telugu and Kannada Legendary Actor Mr. Sai Kumar garu introduced him and presented him to the audience. Telugu lyric writer and poet Sri Jonnavithula garu presented Akash the Honorary Title "Dhaarana Vaamana" from the NATS.

Akash did a wonderful show at the TANA 21st Conference, St Louis, MO on May 28th 2017. The video features AV Visuals, a Spelling Bee, and one of the longest Telugu words — meaning Railway Station. Akash gave a very inspirational speech for which he received a Standing Ovation 3 times. TANA surprised him with the Award for "Outstanding Contribution to the Success of TANA Conference". Watch until the end to see Dr. Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad garu praising him in his speech.

Akash received the "TANA Special Recognition Award" at the Telugu Association of North America TANA 21st Conference, St Louis, MO on May 26th 2017. This video features his acceptance speech in Telugu.

This is Akash's speech in Telugu during the Telugu Maatlaata National Championship Finals, Dallas TX on September 3–4, 2016. He truly thanks the amazing host Sri Phani Madhav uncle garu for the introduction and SiliconAndhra Manabadi for inviting him as a special guest for the National Finals.