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.
