 With a proper hold on theatre, Navada innovated new ragas to reduce the monotony and increase the attraction thus bringing a special effect in Yakshagana.With a fusion of new ragas like Revati, Kalavathi, Chaand, and Bihag with old ones, Navada was prominent in the Yakshagana field.At the age of 14, he debuted as a Lead Bhagavata for Kota Shri Amrutheshwari Mela with help and guidance from Uppoor.