Sobha began her dance training under P. L. Reddy in Rajahmundry before advancing under the renowned Kuchipudi guru Vempati Chinna Satyam in Madras (now Chennai).
[4] Sobha Naidu quickly gained recognition as an exceptional student under Vempati Chinna Satyam, and her debut performance (arangetram) marked the beginning of a successful career.
Sobha became known for her portrayal of key characters in Kuchipudi dance, including Satyabhama, Padmavathi, and the protagonist in Rabindranath Tagore's Chandalika.
[2] Although she received several film offers early in her career, including a blank cheque from producer B. Nagi Reddy, Sobha chose to remain dedicated to classical dance.
She also declined offers to learn Bharatanatyam from prominent gurus like Vazhuvoor Ramaiah Pillai, feeling that even a lifetime was not enough to master Kuchipudi.