He hailed from the East Godavari District (born at Ayanapuram) of Andhra Pradesh, and moved to Vijayawada due to his father's job.
During his graduation days at SRR College, Vijayawada, he teamed with Jandhyala who was his classmate, and together, they participated in many competitions at university level.
While working there, he had staged many plays in Thummalapalli Kalakshetram, and Veledandla Hanumantharaya Grandhalayam, Vijayawada.
Sri Rajani would select his staff only if they could pronounce all the 56 letters of Telugu language, in a clear tone, with correct pronunciation and enunciation.
His most popular stage play was Krishna Paksham presented at Konteru Nataka Parishath.
He was approached by few producers and directors for a guest role, with the belief that his presence would make the film a hit.
At the time of his death in 1988, he completed the shooting for the film Choopulu Kalisina Subhavela, but, the voice dubbing remained.
Being a diabetic, he could not recover immediately and was advised to take some rest, as he was working continuously for a long time.