K. S. Prakash Rao gave him the independent music director change for his film Drohi, which brought him good fame.

Pendyala is "Bhinna Sangeeta Sampradaya Vishesha Praveenajnudu" (Expert in Natakam Padya, Gadya aalaapana(Drama Poetry singing), Hari Katha, Burra Katha, Janapada/Lok Sangeet)) in addition to traditional Hindustani and Carnatic music styles.

Pendyala tune for "Evaro Vastaarani Edo Chestarani" song from film Bhoomi Kosam aimed at social message and equality philosophy, but in a different unique tone from regular mode.

Pendyala would always follow norms, rules of Raga's basis time and situation of song in his film compositions.

People also had laid their belief in an Idiom "Gangi Govu Ksheeramu Garitadaina Chalunu" (Holy Cow Milk a Spoonful is Enough)