In 1984, he debuted in a hero role with "Sahasame Jeevitham". He then starred in the drama film "Mangammagari Manavadu" in 1984, alongside Bhanumathi and Suhasini, directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. In the same year, he acted in "Kathanayakudu" and in the biographical film "Shrimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra". He also appeared in "Janani Janmabhoomi" in 1984, directed by K. Viswanath. In 1985, he acted with Akkineni Nageswara Rao in the film "Bharyabhartala Bandham", alongside Rajani. In 1986, he acted in movies such as "Muddula Krishnaiah", "Seetharama Kalyanam", "Anasuyamma Gari Alludu" and "Deshoddharakudu", which gradually increased his potential at the box office.