He is also appointed Chairman of State Cultural Council (Telangana Samskruthika Sarathi) with cabinet rank.

[2] [3][4] Born Erpula Balakishan, in Raorukula village in Siddipet Mandal, Telangana to Rajaiah (d. 2010) and Maisamma (d. 2013).

[5] He heads the cultural troupe for the formation of separate Telangana state.

[6] He is the convener of the Telangana Dhoom Dhaam Committee, one of the mini-cultural outfits of the statehood movement.

He is highly respected for his oratorial skills in the state assembly, and actively participates in debates with the opposition.