 Later he acted in "Kurukshetram" portraying the role of Karna directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao.Later he acted in "Amaradeepam" which marks the first collaboration of Krishnam Raju with K. Raghavendra Rao.The film earned him Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) and Nandi Award for Best Actor for the year 1977.