 While working with Rao, Chowdary had a good rapport with lyricist Veturi Sundararama Murthy who introduced him to producer Aswani Dutt during the time of Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari.Dutt promised Chowdary that he would give an opportunity to direct a film in his production house Vyjayanthi Movies.He also insisted that Chowdary has to work as a co-director for upcoming films in his production house.