Hyderabad, Sep 11 (FN Agency) Several film and political personalities paid tributes to the mortal remains of veteran Actor Krishnam Raju at his residence in Jubilee Hills here on Sunday. The former Union Minister died due to cardiac arrest at AIG Hospitals here in the early hours of today. Those who paid tributes to Krishnam Raju were Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, Telangana Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav, Telugu Desam Party National President and former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Superstar G Krishna, noted actors K Chiranjeevi, Daggubati Venkatesh, Superstar Mahesh Babu Director K Raghavendra Rao, Former Maharashtra Governor K Vidyasagar Rao, Jana Sena Party President Pawan Kalyan, Actors Mohan Babu, Junior NTR Murali Mohan and Actress Jayasudha. Earlier the body of Raju was brought to his residence by the family members. Later it kept for his fans and film personalities to pay their homage.
On seeing the body of Krishnam Raju, his wife Syamaladevi burst into tears.His last rites will be held at Mahaprasthanam Crematorium in Jubilee Hills here on Monday afternoon with full state honours.Union Defence Minister Raj Nath Singh tweeted Shocked by the demise of Legendary Actor and former MP, Krishnam Raju garu. He will be remembered for his excellent performances in several Telugu films. He had a wonderful and magnanimous personality. My condolences to Prabhas, his entire family and admirers. Om Shanti, Rajnath said. Union Minister G Kishan Reddy tweeted ‘shocked to know of the sudden demise of Veteran film actor Sri U V Krishanam Raju Garu.I have very fond memories of working with him in the BJP in Andhra Pradesh. As a versatile actor and a great human, he carved out a special niche for himself in the hearts of all Telugu people. His death created a void both in the Telugu Film Industry and the BJP, which cannot be filled. My condolences to all his family members. May God bestow courage in them to withstand this sorrow,’ Reddy added.
Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan expressed profound grief and sadness over the demise of Sri U.V. Krishnam Raju, former Union Minister, and veteran Telugu film actor, who was popularly known as the ‘Rebel Star’, in the early hours on Sunday in Hyderabad.Veteran Actor Krishna in a tweet shared his bonding with Rebel Star #KrishnamRaju Garu and expressed his deepest condolences to the family.Superstar Mahesh Babu tweeted 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.Noted Actor Junior NTR in a tweet said Deeply saddened by Krishnam Raju Garu’s passing away. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace. Popular actor Venkatesh Daggubati in a tweet said Shocked and saddened by the passing of Krishnam Raju garu. He will be missed. Deepest condolences to Prabhas and his family.