Rebel star Krishnam Raju, who left an indelible mark within the hearts of Telugu people, is no more. Veteran actor and former Union Minister Krishnam Raju breathed his final at 3:25 am on Sunday morning, who was affected by sickness for the past few days and was being treated at a non-public hospital.
Krishnamraju was born on January 20, 1940 in Mogaltur, West Godavari district. Krishnamraju’s full title is Uppalapati Venkata Krishnamraju. Rebel star Krishnamraju acted in 183 films. Later he entered politics and served as Union Minister. Krishnamraju’s dying has left a deep mark on the Telugu movie business and a lot of film celebrities have expressed their condolences.
Condolences of CM KCR..
Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao has condoled the demise of popular film actor, Telugu film hero, former Union Minister..Krishnam Raju (Uppalapati Venkata Krishnam Raju).
CM KCR mentioned that the demise of Krishnan Raju, who acted as a hero in many movies during his fifty-year career and received the hearts of moviegoers as a ‘rebel star’ together with his unique acting type, is a great loss for the Telugu silver display.
The CM said that the demise of Krishnam Raju, who served the individuals of the nation as a member of the Lok Sabha, as a Union Minister and through the sphere of political administration, is unhappy. Prayed for his or her soul to relaxation in peace. CM KCR expressed his deepest condolences to the relations of late Krishnam Raju.
Funeral tomorrow.. Entered the film trade in 1966 with the movie ‘Chilaka Gorinka’
Krishnamraj was born on 20 January 1940. After finishing his research, he worked as a journalist for some years. After that he entered the film industry. His first movie was ‘Chilaka Gorinka’ launched in 1966. Although he entered the movie business as a hero, he additionally acted as a villain. He was made a villain within the film ‘Ave Eyam’. Won Nandi Awards in 1977 and 1984. He acquired the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for the movie ‘Tandra Paparayudu’ in 1986.
In 2006, he acquired the Filmfare South Lifetime Achievement Award. Movies like Bhakta Kannappa and Bobbili Brahmana brought him immense fame. In a profession spanning five and a half a long time, he acted in 187 movies like Buddhimanthudu, Manaarili Marai, Bride, Muhammad Bin Tughlaq, Hantakulu Devantakulu, Neeti Nidhis, Mother Sons, Raaraju, Trishulam, Rangoon Rowdy, Mana Uri Pandavulu, Katakatala Rudrayya, Satisavitri, Palnati Paurusham, Tathamanavadu, Twotown Rowdy and so on. . He also confirmed his capacity in social, mythological and people movies. He established a production company named Gopikrishna Movies Patakam and produced many films.
On the one hand, Krishnamraju entered politics whereas performing in films. He joined the Congress party in 1991 and contested for the Lok Sabha from Narsapuram in the same year and was defeated. After that, he joined BJP and received the 1999 by-election as MP from Narsapuram. He additionally served as a minister throughout Vajpayee’s regime. Prabhas, who entered the film industry as the successor of Krishna Raju, grew to become acknowledged as a Pan India star. Krishnam Raju’s final rites might be held on Monday, his relations said.