On November 15, Telugu Star Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna Murty, popularly known as Krishna died.
The superstar father of Mahesh Babu suffered a cardiac arrest early Monday, following which he was admitted to a hospital in Hyderabad and was put on life support.
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 Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy also expressed his condolences and grief over Krishna’s death. He took to Twitter to say that the late actor was Andhra Pradesh’s “James Bond.” His death, he wrote, is a great loss not only to the Telugu film industry. but also to the people of the state who loved him.
“May God give strength to Mahesh and Krishnagari’s family in this difficult time,” Reddy added.
Fans of Krishna and members of the film industry expressed their sorrow and paid tributes shortly after his death was announced.
“This is Heartbreaking. Our superstar Krishna Garu is no more. Legend and inspiration for generations. We will all miss you, sir. Praying for strength to the family,” actor Nikhil Siddhartha tweets.
This is Heart Breaking. Our SUPERSTAR KRISHNA Garu is no more.
Legend 🙏🏽 Icon and Inspiration for Generations …. We will all Miss You sir .
Praying for strength to the family @ManjulaOfficial , @urstrulyMahesh sir. May god be with you in this Testing time. pic.twitter.com/gm9OlQQYsL— Nikhil Siddhartha (@actor_Nikhil) November 15, 2022
Superstar Rajinikanth, who had collaborated with Krishna in a few films, also paid his tribute. “The demise of Krishna Garu is a great loss to the Telugu film industry … Working with him in 3 films are memories I will always cherish. My heartfelt condolences to his family …may his soul rest in peace @urstrulyMahesh,” he posted on his Twitter page.
The demise of Krishna garu is a great loss to the Telugu film industry … working with him in 3 films are memories i will always cherish. My heartfelt condolences to his family …may his soul rest in peace @urstrulyMahesh
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) November 15, 2022
“An icon of Telugu cinema Krishna Garu is no more, an era ends with his demise. I wish to share the grief of brother @urstrulyMahesh who has to bear this third emotional trauma of losing a mother, brother, and now his father. My deepest condolences dear Mahesh Garu” wrote Tamil superstar Kamal Haasan.
An icon of Telugu cinema Krishna gaaru is no more, an era ends with his demise. I wish to share the grief of brother @urstrulyMahesh who has to bear this third emotional trauma of losing a mother, brother and now his father. My deepest condolence dear Mahesh gaaru.
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) November 15, 2022
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