Famous poets Indraganti Hanumachastri and Vedula Satyanarayana Sastry were his school teachers.
In one of the recording sessions, popular singer Ghantasala heard him singing a light song.
[citation needed] Leaving studies and without informing the parents, he left home, reached Madras and worked under Ghantasala for long time.
He was there with him from early morning to late night learning the nuances of playback singing and composing music.
[citation needed] Vadde Brothers (Sobhanadri, Ramesh (Father of Hero Vadde Naveen), Kishore) under "Vijaya Madhavi Pictures/Combines" banner as Production house made J. V. Raghavulu their "Aasthana Sangeeta Darshakudu" (Music Director of House) beginning with Aatmiyudu film in 1977 and continued through Katakataala Rudraiah, Rangoon Rowdy, Bebbuli till 1982 Bobbili Puli and further.
His memorable songs include Janani Janmabhoomischa (Bobbili Puli), Veena Naadi Teega Needi Teegachatu Raagamundi, Tarangini O Tarangini, Ee Jeevana Tarangalalo (Jeevana Tarangalu) and many others.