H. M. Reddy gave him chance to play a small role in "Nirdoshi" in 1951 and as his hero for "Pratigna" in 1953. He has acted in 450 films and in about 100 films as hero, whereas in others as different character roles. They include some popular roles in films like "Jayasimha" (1955), "Shri Krishna Pandaviyam" (1966), "Guruvunu Minchina Sishyudu" (1963), "Lava Kusha" (1963), "Nartanasala" (1963), "Pandava Vanavasam" (1965) and "Muthyala Muggu" (1975). His last movie was "Pandurangadu", with Balakrishna, directed by K. Raghavendra Rao in 2008.