He now works as Media Coordinator to Minister for RDPR and IT BT, Government of Karnataka and compiles daily puzzles, sometimes with assistance from his wife.
[2][3] Aside from producing crosswords, Rao also sets quizzes for several publications, drawing on the same trivia and reference books that he has amassed for his compilation efforts.
[6][7] 5 More Kannada Crossword books has released on 15.01.2017, titled Padajala, Padajaga, Padaranga, Padasampada and Padavyuha.
(https://epaper.deccanherald.com/Home/ShareArticle?OrgId=1297d7be310&imageview=0) As of 2016, Rao is noted in the Limca Book of Records for creating the greatest number of crosswords in a regional language.
[8] A.N.Prahlada Rao is the recipient of the 2024 Karnataka Rajyotsava Award for creating the highest number of puzzles in India.
A.N.Prahlada Rao has inducted into the PR Hall of Fame, and felicitated with prestigious PRCI awards at the 12th Global Communication Conclave held at Pune, March 2018.