Krishnam Raju dies at 83: Anushka Shetty, Mahesh Babu, Jr NTR and others mourn the ‘Rebel Star’

Telugu famous person and actor Prabhas’ uncle Krishnam Raju handed away within the early hours of Sunday in a personal hospital in Hyderabad on the age of 83. Celebrities took to social media and expressed their grief, together with Anushka Shetty, Mahesh Babu and Jr NTR.

Anushka wrote together with a photograph 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 study that Krishnam Raju garu is not any extra… A really unhappy day for me and all the trade. His life, his work and his immense contribution to cinema will all the time be remembered. My deepest condolences to Prabhas and all the household throughout this tough 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 lengthen my heartfelt condolences to his household. May his soul relaxation in peace…

— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) September 11, 2022

Manoj Manchu wrote that he was an ideal human being and added an emotional notice, “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 an ideal human being 🙏🏼 we are going to miss you dearly sir. Ur contribution to the movie trade and the society Wil dwell on ceaselessly and ever. Om Shanti #KrishnamRaju garu. We will love you ceaselessly🙏🏼 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 person with a Heart of Gold.. Rest in Peace sir 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 will miss your Presence and Motivational phrases all the time… @UVKrishnamRaju #KrishnamRaju 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/0a4bhAik0r

— Nikhil Siddhartha (@actor_Nikhil) September 11, 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi additionally 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 keep in mind his cinematic brilliance and creativity. He was additionally on the forefront of neighborhood service and made a mark as a political chief. Condolences to his household and admirers. Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/hJyeGVpYA5

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 11, 2022

Actor Adivi Sesh referred to as 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 had been all the time extraordinarily variety and affectionate to me. My condolences to aunty, Prabhas garu, Praseedha and the remainder of the household.

— Adivi Sesh (@AdiviSesh) September 11, 2022

Krishnam Raju, who was born on January 20 in 1940, made his display screen debut in 1966 with Chilaka Gorinka. His portrayal of the antagonist in Avekallu earned him a lot fame, and later he established himself as a Rebel Star’, with roles of various depth. His films Hanthakulu Devanthakulu, Bhaktha Kannappa, Thandra Paparayudu, Bobbili Brahmanna, Rangoon Rowdy, Trishoolam, Katakatala Rudrayya, Mana Voori Pandavulu, Two Town Rowdy, Palnati Pourusham cemented his place as a bankable star within the trade. As a producer, Krishnam Raju bankrolled blockbusters Bhaktha Kannappa, Thandra Paparayudu and Billa amongst others, beneath his Gopikrishna Movies banner. His final movie beneath the banner was Prabhas-starrer Radhe Shyam.