 Inspired by the drama during his college days, Balaiah ventured into movies with guidance from Tapi Chanakya.He made his debut as an actor with "Ethuku Pai Ethu" – a social film directed by Tapi Chanakya and made by Sarathi Studios.Films such as "Parvati Kalyanam", Bhagyadevata, Kumkuma Rekha established him as an actor.