 In 1986, he acted in "Tandra Paparayudu" portraying the role of Tandra Paparayudu which earned him Filmfare Best Actor Award for the year 1986.The film was premiered at the 11th International Film Festival of India.Later, he acted in films such as "Sardar Dharmanna" and "Marana Shasanam" which earned him Filmfare Best Actor Award for the year 1987.