 In 2005, Indu along with her sister Lakshmi performed and participated together in the singing reality show "Ede Thumbi Haaduvenu" hosted and judged by acclaimed singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.The sisters together performed at various events and were coined the name "Chilkunda Sisters", named after their hometown.Indu got her first offer to act in a Television series "Minchu" directed by T. N. Seetharam.