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Achievements / Events |
- He made his film debut with Daivabalam directed by
Vasanthkumar Reddy, but Bhakta Shabari was released earlier
at the box office.
- In a career spanning two decades, he has done versatile
roles in various genres.
- He has garnered five Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Awards
and four Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu).
- He received the Rashtrapati Award for his performance in
the 1969 classical film Bangaru Panjaram.
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