Hyderabad: Renowned Telugu actor, producer and former Union minister Uppalapati Krishnam Raju passed away on Sunday morning. He was suffering from multiple health issues and breathed his last in a private hospital in Hyderabad. He was 83. The actor-turned politician was admitted to the hospital on September 5 with post COVID complications and was on ventilator support.
Krishnam Raju, popularly known as Rebel Star served as Union minister in Atal Bihari Vajpayee Cabinet. He was elected to Lok Sabha two times from Kakinada and Narsapuram constituencies.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao have condoled the death of Krishnam Raju. CM Jagan lauded the contribution of the rebel star to film land and public life and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family members.
CM KCR said that the death of Krishnan Raju, who acted as a hero in many films during his fifty-year career and won the hearts of moviegoers as a ‘rebel star’ with his unique acting style, is a great loss for the Telugu silver screen.
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