He started his career as an actor in Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam (1939), where he played the role of Lord Shiva.

His debut as Music director was Malli Pelli in the same year produced by Y. V. Rao.

He has played key role for the success of Bejawada Rajaratnam as playback singer.

He has assisted V. Nagayya for Swargaseema (1945) and Yogi Vemana (1947) for Vijaya Pictures.

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