[2] He went on to establish a drama troupe called Kala Madhuri, earning recognition as both an actor and director in theatrical performances before transitioning to the film industry.
[3] He then turned to direction, remaking the Kannada film Manasa Sarovara (1982) as Amayaka Chakravarthi (1983) in Telugu, which became a major success.
[8] Later, Janardhan established another production company, Swetha International, under which he produced and directed films like Srimathi Kavali (1984) and Paripoyina Khaidilu (1985).
He was also involved in the production of Nee Kosam (1999), the debut film of director Srinu Vaitla, which starred Ravi Teja in the lead role.
[6][5] Janardhan made his acting debut in his own directorial venture, Srimathi Kavali, stepping into a role when another actor was unavailable.