Krishnam Raju

Krishnam Raju, the rebel star, has passed away, aged 83. He left behind his three daughters and wife. The veteran actor was a former MP and a producer and ...

He was a key figure in movies like "Radhe Shyam," "Raam," "Rudrama Devi," "Rebel", and "Neeku Nenu Naaku Nuvvu" in the 2000s. [Rebel](/topic/rebel)star Krishnam Raju established himself as a leading star in the Telugu film industry in the 70s and was at the top of the league in the 80s. He shared the screen with Prabhas twice in his career, in Radhe Shyam and Billa. [Rebel Star](/topic/rebel-star)and a veteran actor of [Telugu](/topic/telugu)film industry, died at the age of 83. [Rebel Star Krishnam Raju](/topic/rebel-star-krishnam-raju)played supporting and minor roles in his early years in the film industry. [Krishnam Raju](/topic/krishnam-raju)was last seen in " [Radhe Shyam](/topic/radhe-shyam)" earlier this year.

Krishnam Raju died on Sunday in Hyderabad. Many celebs from Telugu film industry as well as Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered their condolences to the ...

In the caption, the actor wrote, “Rest in peace our very own Krishnam Raju garu… You will live on in our hearts.” Actor Chiranjeevi shared a note in Telugu as he tweeted, “Rest In Peace Rebel Star!” Krishnam Raju had acted in hundreds of films in his career, and was known as 'Rebel Star' for his acting style. According to reports, he had been suffering from health issues for some time and was getting treated at a private hospital in Hyderabad. Condolences to his family and admirers. After the news broke of his death, tributes and messages of condolences for his family have been pouring in from celebs of Telugu film industry. His life, his work and his immense contribution to cinema will always be remembered. My deepest condolences to Prabhas and the entire family during this difficult time.” Jr NTR also paid his tribute via Twitter. Krishnam Raju is survived by his wife Shyamala Devi and three daughters. A man with a Heart of Gold… Telugu actor and former union minister Krishnam Raju died in Hyderabad on Sunday. Actor Prabhas is his nephew.

Known as 'Rebel Star', Raju acted in over 180 films. He started his film career with the Telugu movie 'Chilaka Gorinka' in 1966.

The AIG Hospitals, where he was undergoing treatment, in a statement, said he was admitted for post-COVID complications on August 5. Deepest condolences to the family members of Krishna Raju, wishing his soul to rest in peace.” KCR said that the death of Krishnam Raju is a great loss for the Telugu silver screen. He was also at the forefront of community service and made a mark as a political leader. His last film was the Prabhas-starrer Radhe Shyam. The coming generations will remember his cinematic brilliance and creativity.

Hyderabad: Veteran Tollywood actor Krishnam Raju will be cremated with full state honours tomorrow, September 12. Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar ...

He had been suffering from health issues for some time and was getting treated at a private hospital in Hyderabad. Hyderabad: The Assembly elections are still a year away but the political atmosphere is already heating up. Actor Prabhas is his nephew.

Top film stars, including K Chiranjeevi, Akkineni Nagarjuna, N T R Junior, G Mahesh, Allu Arjun, and also others expressed their condolences.

The motion moved by Krishnam Raju was put to vote and adopted. He returned to films for a short while, and in 1998 the [BJP](https://indianexpress.com/about/bjp/) offered him a ticket to contest from [Kakinada](https://indianexpress.com/elections/kakinada-lok-sabha-election-results/) from where he won. [Narasapuram](https://indianexpress.com/elections/narsapuram-lok-sabha-election-results/) in the West Godavari district but lost. He prayed for his soul to rest in peace and expressed his deepest condolences to the family members of Krishnam Raju. Krishnam Raju acted in Hanthakulu Devanthakulu, Bhaktha Kannappa, Thandra Paparayudu, Bobbili Brahmanna, Rangoon Rowdy, Mana Voori Pandavulu, Two Town Rowdy, and Palnati Pourusham among other films. He became very popular and acted in many films which had top actors like N T Rama Rao and Akkineni Nageshwara Rao.

Krishnam Raju died on Sunday in Hyderabad. Many celebs from Telugu film industry as well as Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered their condolences to the ...

In the caption, the actor wrote, “Rest in peace our very own Krishnam Raju garu… You will live on in our hearts.” Actor Chiranjeevi shared a note in Telugu as he tweeted, “Rest In Peace Rebel Star!” Krishnam Raju had acted in hundreds of films in his career, and was known as 'Rebel Star' for his acting style. According to reports, he had been suffering from health issues for some time and was getting treated at a private hospital in Hyderabad. Condolences to his family and admirers. After the news broke of his death, tributes and messages of condolences for his family have been pouring in from celebs of Telugu film industry. His life, his work and his immense contribution to cinema will always be remembered. My deepest condolences to Prabhas and the entire family during this difficult time.” Jr NTR also paid his tribute via Twitter. Krishnam Raju is survived by his wife Shyamala Devi and three daughters. Telugu actor and former union minister Krishnam Raju died in Hyderabad on Sunday. Actor Prabhas is his nephew. The coming generations will remember his cinematic brilliance and creativity.

Prabhas broke down in tears upon the death of his uncle, veteran actor Krishnam Raju, on Sunday. He was consoled by his fellow actor Chiranjeevi.

In a video shared by a fan club from the funeral, Prabhas can be seen sobbing and wiping off his tears at the funeral. He was popularly known as the Rebel Star in Telugu cinema. Krishnam Raju was one of the most popular and successful Telugu actors in the 1970s and 80s before he joined politics. In a few pictures shared by industry insiders and fans, Prabhas is consoling his family members. Prabhas and Krishnam Raju worked together for the first time in the 2009 film Billa. In pics and videos shared from there, Prabhas can be seen sobbing.

Renowned Telugu actor, former union minister, and former BJP Lok Sabha MP Uppalapati Venkata Krishnam Raju passed away in a Hyderabad hospital on Sunday ...

[Dailymotion ](https://www.dailymotion.com/DeccanHerald) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/deccanherald/) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/DeccanHerald) He was also at the forefront of community service and made a mark as a political leader. The coming generations will remember his cinematic brilliance and creativity. He served as a BJP whip and was also a member of various Parliamentary committees.

Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan expressed grief over the demise of veteran film actor and former Union Minister of State for Defence and ...

Tollywood 'rebel star' and former Union minister Uppalapati Venkata Krishnam Raju passed away at the age of 82 after battling chronic illness at a cit.

Amaradeepam, Sita Ramulu and Jeevana Tarangalu are among his other successful films. In his later years, Krishnam Raju suffered from diabetes, coronary heart disease, post-cardiac stenting with chronic heart rhythm disorder and heart dysfunction. PM Modi took to Twitter to offer condolences, saying future generations would remember Krishnam Raju for his creative work and contribution to society through politics. Raju remained a towering figure in Telugu cinema, particularly in the seventies and eighties and had a mammoth fan base. Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy too paid rich tributes and praised his contributions to cinema and politics. 'Bhakta Kannappa' produced under his own banner 'GopiKrishna' was not only his best-known work, but also one of the most notable Telugu films.

Krishnam Raju was a well-known Telugu Actor of the sixties and the seventies and a politician who was elected to Lok Sabha. He passed away at the age of 83 ...

Krishnam Raju acted in films with established actors including Akkineni Nageswara Rao and N.T. In 1967, Krishnam Raju acted in the mythological film Sri Krishnavataram which also stars N.T. Reportedly, he was reluctant at first to act in the film given the role is of the antagonist and that he had debuted in the film as a protagonist. Krishnam Raju at one time worked as a journalist for the Andhra Ratna and was also awarded with the Second Best Photographer at the State level. Krishnam Raju entered Tollywood in 1966 with the film Chilaka Gorinka which was directed by Kotayya Pratyagatma alongside Krishna Kumari. Uppalapati Venkata Krishnam Raju was born on January 20, 1940 to Uppalapati Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Raju.

Andhra Pradesh Ministers paid tributes to Tollywood actor Krishnam Raju on Monday. Ministers Karumuri, Venugopala Krishna, RK Roja, and others were among ...

Ministers Karumuri, Venugopala Krishna, RK Roja, and others were among those who paid their respects. Minister Karumuri Nageswara Rao said that the untimely death of Krishnam Raju is very sad. She said that Krishnam Raju is the king of cinema and politics and opined that his death is a great loss to the film and political fraternity.

Former Vice President of India Venkaiah Naidu on Monday visited the residence of veteran Telugu actor and former union minister U Krishnam Raju here on ...

Speaking to the media, Venkaiah said that Krishnam Raju left an indelible mark on Telugu films and politics. The 83-year-old senior actor is survived by his wife and three daughters. Expressed grief, Naidu stated that it is unfortunate that Krishnam Raju is no more with us.

Famous South Indian actor, Krishnam Raju passed away on September 11, 2022, and his nephew, Prabhas looked completely heartbroken at his uncle's funeral.

In his statement to the media, the CM praised the actor for his unique style of acting in his films, which has inspired many actors in recent decades. After his demise, the honourable Prime Minister of India took to his official Twitter handle and penned some kind and warm words in the memory of the late actor. He was also at the forefront of community service and made a mark as a political leader. Mahesh Babu was also seen at the place and was consoling Prabhas at this heartbreaking moment. As soon as the news of his demise broke on the internet, fans and celebrities dropped their deepest condolences on different social media platforms. During his political stint, he had served as a Member of Parliament and Union Minister.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Andhra Pradesh unit president Somu Veerraju paid his last respects to veteran actor U.V. Krishnam Raju at the latter's ...

Ramesh Naidu among others, draped the mortal remains of the actor with the BJP flag. Veerraju, along with BJP leaders N. They recalled the services rendered by Krishnam Raju as a Member of Parliament and a Minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Cabinet.

First, he was elected from Kakinada Lok Sabha constituency with the third highest majority registered in the 1998 Lok Sabha elections. He was the BJP candidate.

Krishnam Raju is down-to-earth and he functions like a professional politician in getting things done for the people. He joined the Praja Rajyam party floated by cine actor Chiranjeevi and contested from Rajamahendravaram Lok Sabha constituency, but was defeated. For the first time, the project got mentioned in the Railway Budget when Krishnam Raju was Kakinada MP and a token allocation of `1 lakh was made for this in the budget. Under the Grameena Sadak Yojana launched by the Vajpayee government, he got funds sanctioned for laying roads in several villages in the constituency. First, he was elected from Kakinada Lok Sabha constituency with the third highest majority registered in the 1998 Lok Sabha elections. He was the BJP candidate.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Andhra Pradesh unit president Somu Veerraju paid his last respects to veteran actor U.V. Krishnam Raju at the latter's ...

Ramesh Naidu among others, draped the mortal remains of the actor with the BJP flag. Veerraju, along with BJP leaders N. They recalled the services rendered by Krishnam Raju as a Member of Parliament and a Minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Cabinet.

Moinabad: As the Telugu film industry mourned, the mortal remains of veteran actor and former Union minister UV Krishnam Raju, consigned to flames on Monday ...

Earlier, the mortal remains of Raju were taken to Kanakamamidi village in a flower-bedecked van from his Jubilee Hills residence here Monday afternoon for cremation. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought detailed responses from the Central government in a bunch of pleas challenging the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Initially, it was decided to conduct his last rites at the Mahaprasthanam in Jubilee Hills on Monday afternoon.