 Aside from his production work and his acting in those self-produced films, he also acted in "Kolleti Kapuram", "Bhalee Dongalu" and "Devudee Gelichaadu" during 1976.While "Kolleti Kapuram" was critically acclaimed for its thought-provoking dialogues and for capturing the serenity of Kolleru Lake in West Godavari district, "Bhalee Dongalu" - a re-make of the Hindi film "Chor Machaayee Shoor" - hit the bull's eye.