Hyderabad Sisters Set Sixth Consecutive World Record in Karate on Telangana Formation Day
Hyderabad, May 26, 2025: In a remarkable featહ
feat, sisters G. Amrutha Reddy and G. Gana Santhoshinee Reddy from Hyderabad have achieved their sixth consecutive world record in karate, celebrating the Telangana State Formation Day. The event took place at the GVR Karate Academy in Narayanaguda, where the duo showcased their extraordinary skills by performing 121 self-defense techniques across 11 categories in an astonishing 9 minutes and 36 seconds, surpassing their target of 11 minutes. This feat earned them entries in the Wonder Book of Records and the Limca Book of Records.
The sisters, under the guidance of their father and coach, Dr. G.S. Gopal Reddy, have been setting world records every odd year since 2015 to mark Telangana’s formation on June 2, 2014. This year’s record, achieved on May 25, 2025, marks their sixth global achievement, highlighting their consistent excellence in karate. Amrutha, a degree student, and Gana Santhoshinee, a karate black belt holder, demonstrated unparalleled skill and dedication.
The record-breaking performance was certified by Bingi Narender Goud of the Wonder Book of Records and Lions Vijayalakshmi of the Limca Book of Records, who presented the sisters with certificates. The event was graced by distinguished guests, including Himayatnagar Corporator Mahalakshmi Ramanna Goud, Kachiguda Corporator Kanne Uma Ramesh Yadav, Nallakunta Corporator Y. Amrutha, Somajiguda Corporator Sangeeta Yadav, Munda Market Corporator Potham Deepika, former Information Commissioner Khaliluddin, Vivek Hospital MD Dr. Krishna Reddy, and Subrahmanyam, among others, who congratulated the sisters on their achievement.
Dr. G.S. Gopal Reddy, Director of GVR Karate Academy, expressed immense pride, stating, “It is extraordinary for sisters from the same family to achieve world records six times consecutively in honor of Telangana Formation Day.” The celebration was marked by joyous festivities organized by the students’ parents, coaches, and fellow students, honoring the sisters’ remarkable contribution to Telangana’s pride.
This latest record adds to the sisters’ illustrious history, including Gana Santhoshinee’s 2021 Genius Book of Records entry for breaking 84 ceramic tiles in 84 seconds and their 2019 record of breaking 60 shabad stones in 3 minutes and 10 seconds on a bed of 1,827 nails, symbolizing Telangana’s five-year statehood at the time. Their achievements continue to inspire and elevate the spirit of Telangana’s cultural and martial arts heritage.
