Dr. Pappu Venugopala Rao has authored about 15 books, more than hundred research papers on Religion, Philosophy, Music and Dance.

Dr. Pappu now holds many important portfolios in prominent institutions, including that of Member - Sangeet Natak Akademi, Delhi, Experts' Committee, Member and Secretary - The Music Academy, Madras and Academic Council Member - Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai among others.