 Reddy ventured into parallel cinema with the 2003 short film "Ek Aakash" for which Reddy received the National Film Award – Special Jury Award (non-feature film) - "For starting off as a simple rivalry of two kids from different backgrounds; in kite flying, becomes a battle of one-upmanship.Both are led by their ego and aggressive instincts, but eventually reach a point when they need others help.