After deciding to make a career in acting, shifted from Mysuru to Bengaluru, rented a small one-room house for himself and travelled around the city by bus in search for work
Gained popularity after forming P Pirates dance team with his friends
Became a part of the Benaka drama team, founded by B
V
Karanth
Made his movie debut with a small role in Jambada Hudugi (2007)
His performance in Moggina Manasu (2008) earned him a Filmfare Best Actor In A Supporting Role (Male) Award (South)
Bagged a Filmfare Best Actor, Male Award (South) for his movie Mr & Mrs Ramachari (2014)