[citation needed] Regarded as one of the finest method actors, Rajanala was known for his gruesome portrayals of lead antagonist roles during the Golden age of Telugu cinema.

A post graduate in philosophy from University of Lucknow and a voracious reader of English literature.

Before coming to Cinema, he won several awards and accolades for his acting in Theatre.

Rajanala played many villainous roles, but in real life he was an intellectual and spiritual man.

[3][4] Being a diabetic, his right leg could not withstand the rigours of outdoor shooting in Araku valley in 1995 when he was playing a full-fledged role in Telugu Veera Levara.