Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu's father Died...
On Tuesday, 15 November 2022, Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu's father and veteran actor Krishna died in Hyderabad at the age of 80. He was undergoing treatment at a hospital after a cardiac arrest.
Mr. Krishna, originally Ghattamaneni Sivarama Krishna, was one of the top actors of his time. He had begun his career in early 1960s and acted in 350 films.
Mr. Krishna was also honoured with the Padma Bhushan in 2009.
Known for his good-nature and courageous decisions, Mr. Krishna earned ever-lasting fame with his portrayal of the role of Alluri Sitarama Raju, a legendary freedom fighter in coastal Andhra Pradesh.
This has not been a good year for Mahesh Babu. His mother died in September and his elder brother in January this year.
Actress Vijaya Nirmala, who was Krishna's second wife, had died in 2019.
Chief Minister of Telangana K. Chandrasekhar Rao condoled the death of the famous actor and producer.
The CM said that the death of Krishna, who acted in more than 350 films and left an indelible mark on the hearts of moviegoers, is a huge loss for the Telugu film industry.
Andhra Pradesh’s CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy also offered his condolences and expressed his grief on the death of Krishna. He took to Twitter and mentioned how the late actor was Andhra’s “James Bond”.
He wrote that his death is a great loss not only to the Telugu film industry but also to the people of the state who loved him. Reddy also wrote, “May God give strength to Mahesh and Krishnagari’s family in this difficult time.”
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