 Likewise, Raja's role as the president of the Dubbing Film Producers Association meant that Raja was exposed to world cinema, before he attended the Film Institute to complete his education.He made his directorial debut through the Telugu action comedy film, "Hanuman Junction" (2001), a remake of the Malayalam film "Thenkasipattanam" (2000).Featuring an ensemble cast led by Arjun and Jagapati Babu, the film told the story of two childhood friends in a village who fall in love with the same woman and the project went on to become one of the most profitable Telugu films of the year.