Chiranjeevi's journey in the film industry began in the late 1970s, when he made his debut with the film "Sankeertana" in 1977. However, it was his early 1980s films that started to gain him recognition as a singer and actor. Songs like "Yamuda Yamudu" from "Vishwaratna" (1983) and "Jaya Sri Krishna" from "Srimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra" (1984) showcased his early affinity for music.