- Realizing his interest in cinema his father "Chitti Babu Naidu" gave him a challenge to pass at least 10th standard with a reward to join him in "Film Industry". Chota took the Challenge and passed with good rank and duly his father made him to join as camera apprentice at 'Devar Films' outdoor unit (camera rental house in the city of Chennai in 1979).
- His artistically inclined father was a stage Writer and Director.
- Member of the Indian Society of Cinematographers (ISC) since 1995, South Indian Cinematographers Association (SICA) since 1980 and the Telugu Cinematographers Association (TCA) since 1990.
- His sole intention of Joining film Industry is the love of Cinema.
- Inspired also by browsing Creative Black Book and magazines like Harper's Bazaar, Film Fare, Star and Style, etc.
- In his leisure time other than watching films, does gardening and spends time with his pet dogs.
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