Trivia

Was arrested and sent to jail 5 times by the British Government for participating in various freedom movements like Quit India Movement, Telangana Revolution etc. Was a drama artist before joining films. Wife is also a drama artist. Was associated with Praja Natya Mandali. His literary work "Nata Ratnalu" was serialised in the weekly Andra Prabha and later published as a book. Held various positions in different cultural organizations like Andhra Nataka Kala Parishad, Sangeeta Nataka Academy, Praja Natya Mandali etc. Was awarded the title "Kala Prapoorna" by Andhra University.

Retired from films and currently staying in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India (agosto de 2002)