 He sent his paintings, "Rushya Srunga Bhangam" and "Turpu Kanumallo Godavari" to the exhibition organised by the Oriental Society.The Viceroy of India award was conferred to Rama Rao for his former painting and the latter was purchased by the then Viceroy of India Rufus Daniel Isaacs.He travelled through various locations in the country and in 1922 settled in Rajahmundry.