The Telugu film industry is mourning the loss of Allu Kanakaratnam, the mother of prominent producer Allu Aravind and grandmother of star Allu Arjun, who passed away at the age of 94. Condolences have been pouring in from various members of the film fraternity.
In this difficult time, members of the Allu and Konidela families, along with other prominent figures from the Telugu film industry, have been visiting the Allu residence to pay their respects. Among those who were seen arriving to offer their condolences was Naga Chaitanya.
Naga Chaitanya was spotted at Allu Aravind's house, where he arrived to pay his respects to the departed soul. Videos circulating online show various family members and close friends arriving to express their sympathy.
Allu Arjun, who was in Mumbai for shooting, rushed back to Hyderabad to be with his family. He was seen arriving at the Allu residence where he was greeted by family members including his uncle, megastar Chiranjeevi, with whom he shared an emotional moment. They were seen conversing quietly, along with director Trivikram Srinivas and producer Naga Vamsi, who were also present to offer support.
Ram Charan, who was shooting for his upcoming film "Peddi" in Mysore, also cancelled his schedule to return to Hyderabad and pay his respects to his grandmother. He was seen arriving at Hyderabad airport and heading to Allu Aravind's residence.
Chiranjeevi penned an emotional note on social media, expressing his sadness at the passing of his mother-in-law and highlighting her love, courage, and the values she instilled in their families. He prayed for her soul to rest in peace.
Fans have also been sharing their tributes by posting old pictures of Allu Arjun with his grandmother, along with messages of support for the actor and his family.
The last rites of Allu Kanakaratnam will be performed in Kokapet. The presence of Naga Chaitanya, along with other members of the film fraternity, underscores the close-knit nature of the Telugu film industry and the respect they have for the Allu-Konidela family.