He was a Humanist who became a committed Marxist, and wrote extensively in support of progressive values and the marginalized.
He was named as Narahari Rao and brought up by his biological parents till the age of 13.
He compiled short stories of some important writers as Kalinga Kadhanikalu during his 70th birth anniversary.
He was a longtime member and president of the Progressive Writers' Association of Andhra Pradesh.
Chinnaji Kathalu (1943) Chaso Kathalu, Visalandhra Publishing House, Hyderabad Chaso Kavithalu - Visalandhra Publishing House, Hyderabad Merugu - One act play His short stories are translated into English and published as "Chaso - Selected short stories" by Sahitya Academy in 2014.