He played in the drama
Merchant of Venice during the school days in
Tenali. He portrayed Satyaki and Bheema in
Gayopakhyanam as his debut performance during the convocation function. Subsequently, he acted many dramas in variety of characters. They include Hyderjung in
Bobbili, Lubdhavadhanlu in
Kanyasulkam. He has done L.M.P. in
Madras. During this period he has acted in
Prataparudreeyam written by
Vedam Venkataraya Sastry. During one of their shows he impressed the author. He toured Andhra Pradesh and acted as Yugandhar which brought him laurels. Subsequently, he continues to act in dramas while practising medicine. He entered Telugu films with
Mala Pilla (1938) directed by Gudavalli Ramabrahmam as Sundararama Sastry. He played many Mythological, historical and social roles. He has distinct posture and gesture that are characteristic of this great acting genius. He portrayed Mayala Marathi in
Bala Nagamma (1942), Brahma Naidu in
Palnati Yudham, Shvaukaru Changaiah in
Shavukaru and Lubdhavadhanulu in
Kanyasulkam.
Filmography •
Malapilla (1938) as Sundara Rama Sastry (debut) •
Gruhalakshmi (1938) •
Bala Nagamma (1942) as Mayala Marathi •
Mugguru Maratilu (1946) as Marathi ruler Siddhoji •
Palnati Yudham (1947) as Brahma Naidu •
Ratnamala (1947) •
Dharmangada (1949) •
Gunasundari Katha (1949) as King Ugrasena •
Shavukaru (1950) as
Shavukaru Changaiah •
Kanyasulkam (1955) as Lubdhavadhanlu •
Charana Daasi (1956) as Basavaiah •
Bhagya Rekha (1957) as Musalaiah •
Panduranga Mahatyam (1957) ==References==