[citation needed] He has three children; two daughters and one son named Anoop Govindu, who starred in Alemaari Santhu's Kannada film, Dove.

Sa Ra Govindu started his career as a production manager for Dr. Rajakumar films like Naa Ninna Bidalaare (1979), Keralida Simha (1981), Bhagyavantha (1981), Anupama (1981), Kamana Billu (1983), Bhaktha Prahlada (1983), and Dhruva Thare (1985).

[citation needed] He entered the filmdom as an actor through the 1984 Kannada suspense thriller film, Yaarivanu, where he played a small role.

Later, he acted in Care of Footpath (2006) and Anand GK's romantic action entertainer film, Titlu Beka.

Sa Ra Govindu expressed his support and declared closures of all multiplexes and theatres and cancelled all shooting schedules.