(mechanical) at Guindy Engineering College in Chennai.
Inspired by the drama during his college days, Balayya ventured into movies with guidance from Tapi Chanakya.
He made his debut as an actor with Ethuku Pai Ethu, a social film directed by Tapi Chanakya and made by Sarathi Studios.
He penned a play, Nalupu Telupu, later made into Chelleli Kapuram, for which he received the Gold Nandi Award from the Andhra Pradesh Government.
He also penned films, including Neramu Siksha and Annadammula Katha.