FILM FRATERNITY GRIEVES

The death of veteran actor Krishna has plunged the Telugu film industry into a state of deep mourning.

Leading Tollywood personalities expressed their shock and grief at the development.

Icon Rajinikanth paid tribute to the late actor in a Twitter post. He wrote, “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 (sic).”

Chiranjeevi said that he was shocked to know about the passing away of Krishna. He said the grief can’t be expressed in words. The former Union minister described Krishna as a great humanist and affable person known for his determination, perseverance and courage.

Actor politician Pawan Kalyan described Krishna’s death as an irreparable loss for the Telugu film industry. He recalled that his family had good relations with Krishna since the days when the film industry was in Madras.

The Jana Sena leader said Krishna’s contributions to Tollywood as an actor, director and producer would always be remembered. He conveyed his heartfelt condolences to Krishna’s family members.

Senior actor and Andhra Pradesh legislator Balakrishna termed Krishna’s death shocking. He said the superstar’s passing away was a huge loss to Tollywood. He recalled that Krishna had acted in many films with his father, NTR.

NTR’s grandson and popular actor Junior NTR also condoled the death of Krishna. He said the superstar would always be remembered for his contributions to Tollywood.