 He served twice on the state Nandi Awards Committee.In 1977, he was awarded India's fourth-highest civilian honor Padma Shri for his contributions to Indian cinema.He is widely known for his roles in films such as "Maya Bazar" (1957), "Maa Inti Mahalakshmi" (1959), "Kula Daivam" (1960), "Kula Gothralu" (1962), "Jyothi" (1976), "Nelavanka" (1981), "Maro Malupu" (1982), "Ekalavya" (1982), "Ee Charitra Ye Siraatho?"