Prabhas's uncle and veteran actor krishnam raju died, had worked in more than 180 films
Prabhas's uncle and tollywood veteran krishnam raju passed away. The actor had worked in more than 180 films.
Bad news has come out from the tollywood film industry. Veteran actor of telugu films Uppalapati krishnam raju has passed away. The actor breathed his last at the age of 83. krishnam raju is the uncle of 'Bahubali' famous actor Prabhas. Famous as the 'Rebel Star' of tollywood, krishnam raju acted in more than 180 films in his career spanning five decades. Fans are in a lot of shocks due to his death.
It is being told that Krishnam Raju, the uncle of prabhas and 'Rebel Star' of tollywood, breathed his last in hyderabad at 3.25 am on Sunday. The sad news of Krishnam Raju's demise has shocked his fans.
Born on 20 january 1940 in Mogalathur, west godavari district, krishnam raju was the first actor to have served as a Union minister in Atal Bihari Vajpayee's cabinet.
Krishnam Raju has 187 movies to his name. In 1966, krishnam raju made his film debut in telugu cinema with the film Chilaka Gorinka. krishnam raju has worked in social, family, romantic, and thriller films as historical and mythological films. His hit films include 'Amara Deepam', 'Sita Ramulu', 'Katkatala Rudraiya' and many more.
Krishnam Raju has been awarded the Nandi Award by the andhra pradesh government twice. In 1986, he won the Filmfare Best Actor Award for 'Tandra Paparayudu'. Apart from this, he was honored with the Filmfare South Lifetime Achievement award in 2006.
Tried his hand in politics too
Krishnam Raju made a career in films as well as politics. He contested from narasapuram in 1991 as a congress candidate.
After 8 years, in the 1999 elections, he won the same seat as a bjp candidate. He was the first actor to serve as a Union minister in the cabinet of former prime minister of india Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
This actor expressed grief
Kartikeya 2 fame actor Nikhil siddharth has expressed grief over the death of Krishnam Raju. He wrote on Twitter, 'A legend left us... a man with a heart of gold. Rest in peace sir will always remember your presence and inspiring words.'
At the same time, film Bimbisar fame actor Nandamuri ram -Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>kalyan ram has expressed grief over his death. Apart from this, many bjp leaders have remembered him and paid tribute to him.
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