I started my carrier from 1982 in Geleyara Balaga, Mandya as a actor. In 1984 I graduated from the Ninasam Theater Institute, Heggodu. From 1985 to 1987 I was a actor and technician in Ninasam Reportary. In 1988, I came to Mysore after getting selected into the Rangayana, Mysore as a artist. In 1995, I debuted my carrier in the Kannada Film industry by acting in the Januma Jodi which was directed by Naga Bharana. Again in 1996 I received the Honorary BEST ACTOR STATE AWARD for my movie NAGA MANDALA. Further I acted in more than 135 films and innumerable mega serials till date. In 2000 I started a Theater Institution NATANA in Mysore. Presently I am working as a director in NATANA.