Darling Krishna began his career with a minor role in Jackie (2010) and gained recognition with Madarangi (2013), which earned him a SIIMA nomination for Best Male Debut. He also appeared in the Kannada TV soap Krishna Rukmini (2011–2012). His directorial debut Love Mocktail (2020) became a huge success, followed by Love Mocktail 2 (2022). He has since acted in films like Kousalya Supraja Rama (2023), showcasing his versatility.