Superstar Krishna passes away Tollywood superstar and Mahesh Babu’s father Krishna died in a Hyderabad hospital in the early hours of Tuesday while undergoing treatment, after he was put on ventilator on November 14 following a cardiac arrest. He was 79 years old. One of the last stalwarts of Telugu film industry breathed his last at Continental Hospital. According to doctors, he was brought to the hospital in an unconscious state, but was revived after 20 minutes of CPR. He was put on ventilator and his condition was critical. Krishna’s son and popular actor Mahesh Babu and other family members were present at the hospital.
As the news of Krishna’s death spread, tributes started pouring in from all sides. Actors including Megastar Chiranjeevi, Nani, Jr NTR, Ravi Teja, Sai Dharam Tej, Radhika Sarathkumar among others took to social media to remember the late actor. He also consoled his son Mahesh Babu.
Megastar Chiranjeevi penned a heartfelt note on Twitter condoling Krishna’s demise. He called the superstar a ‘treasure of Indian cinema’.
In an emotional note written in Telugu, Jr NTR said, “Krishna garu is another name for adventure. Your credit for introducing several techniques to Telugu cinema, apart from many experimental films and distinctive characters, will always be remembered. My thoughts Mahesh is with Anna. And family. Om Shanti. Superstar forever.”
Sai Dharam Tej shared, “Extremely saddened at the loss of #Superstar Krishna Garu. Can’t imagine how difficult this must be. Wishing @urstrulymahesh anna and family all the strength. May your soul rest in peace and may you always Stay alive.” Our hearts, sir. om Shanti!”.
Actor Nikhil Siddharth also prayed for strength for the family. “It 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.”
“Super Star Krishna. End of an era. My deepest condolences to @urstrulyMahesh Sir, the family and extended family of Krishna Garu, which includes you, me and every fan of Telugu cinema,” Nani wrote on her Twitter.
Many filmmakers and producers also remembered Krishna. Director Gopichand Malineni said, “Telugu cinema has lost a legend. My deepest condolences to @urstrulyMahesh garu, family, fans and loved ones.”
Ram Gopal Varma shared a video of the song Korinadi Nerverinadi from the film Mosagallaku Mosagadu and wrote, “There is no need to be sad as I am sure Krishna garu and Vijaya Nirmala garu are having a great time singing and dancing in heaven “
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