Krishnam Raju passed away at the age of 83 (Photo: Twitter/ Manoj Manchu)Telugu superstar and actor Prabhas’ uncle in the early hours of Sunday in a private hospital in Hyderabad at the age of 83. Celebrities took to social media and expressed their grief, including Anushka Shetty, Mahesh Babu and Jr NTR.
Anushka wrote along with a photo of Krishnam Raju, “Rest in peace our very own Krishnam raju garu … a legend a soul with the biggest heart ..U will live on in our hearts …”
Mahesh Babu wrote, “Shocked to learn that Krishnam Raju garu is no more… A very sad day for me and the entire industry. His life, his work and his immense contribution to cinema will always be remembered. My deepest condolences to Prabhas and the entire family during this difficult time…”
Shocked to learn that Krishnam Raju garu is no more… A very sad day for me and the entire industry. His life, his work and his immense contribution to cinema will always be remembered. My deepest condolences to Prabhas and the entire family during this difficult time 🙏
— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) September 11, 2022
Jr NTR tweeted, “Deeply saddened by Krishnam Raju Garu’s passing away. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace…”
Deeply saddened by Krishnam Raju Garu’s passing away. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace…
— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) September 11, 2022
Manoj Manchu wrote that he was a great human being and added an emotional note, “This can’t be true. Such a great human being we will miss you dearly sir. Ur contribution to the film industry and the society Wil live on forever and ever. Om Shanti #KrishnamRaju garu. We will love you forever (sic).”
This can’t be true. Such a great human being 🙏🏼 we will miss you dearly sir. Ur contribution to the film industry and the society Wil live on forever and ever. Om Shanti #KrishnamRaju garu. We will love you forever🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/RwgAFG8GaM
— Manoj Manchu🙏🏻❤️ (@HeroManoj1) September 11, 2022
Nikhil Siddhartha wrote that Krishnam Raju had a ‘heart of gold’. “A Legend Has left us… A man with a Heart of Gold.. Rest in Peace sir will miss your Presence and Motivational words always…”
A Legend Has left us… A man with a Heart of Gold.. Rest in Peace sir 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 will miss your Presence and Motivational words always… @UVKrishnamRaju #KrishnamRaju 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/0a4bhAik0r
— Nikhil Siddhartha (@actor_Nikhil) September 11, 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also tweeted his condolences, “Saddened by the passing away of Shri UV Krishnam Raju Garu. The coming generations will remember his cinematic brilliance and creativity. He was also at the forefront of community service and made a mark as a political leader. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti…”
Saddened by the passing away of Shri UV Krishnam Raju Garu. The coming generations will remember his cinematic brilliance and creativity. He was also at the forefront of community service and made a mark as a political leader. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/hJyeGVpYA5
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 11, 2022
Actor Adivi Sesh called him ‘a rebel star’ and wrote, “Rest In Peace Krishnam Raju garu, the Rebel Star. You were always extremely kind and affectionate to me. My condolences to aunty, Prabhas garu, Praseedha and the rest of the family.”
Rest In Peace Krishnam Raju garu, the Rebel Star. You were always extremely kind and affectionate to me. My condolences to aunty, Prabhas garu, Praseedha and the rest of the family.
— Adivi Sesh (@AdiviSesh) September 11, 2022
Krishnam Raju, who was born on January 20 in 1940, made his screen debut in 1966 with Chilaka Gorinka. His portrayal of the antagonist in Avekallu earned him much fame, and later he established himself as a Rebel Star’, with roles of varying intensity. His movies Hanthakulu Devanthakulu, Bhaktha Kannappa, Thandra Paparayudu, Bobbili Brahmanna, Rangoon Rowdy, Trishoolam, Katakatala Rudrayya, Mana Voori Pandavulu, Two Town Rowdy, Palnati Pourusham cemented his position as a bankable star in the industry. As a producer, Krishnam Raju bankrolled blockbusters Bhaktha Kannappa, Thandra Paparayudu and Billa among others, under his Gopikrishna Movies banner. His last film under the banner was Prabhas-starrer Radhe Shyam.