A household name for his show Comedy Khiladigalu, Sadananda Kali is popular for his comic timing in the Kannada film industry. He got his big break in the industry when he was cast in the Kannada television show Robo family, and moved on to act in Shriman Shrimati. He was also a part of the play Malegalalli Madhumagalu. His 2019 release includes Mataash.