The 90 year old actor who has been fighting intestine cancer breathed his last at Care Banjara hospital this morning. He was reportedly well till the late hours of the day before and the death was purely unexpected. The dead body shall be shifted to Annapurna studios for the sake of fans, friends and others.

He is survived by his two sons Venkat, Nagarjuna and two daughters Sathyavathi, Naga Susheela, grandsons and granddaughters. The valiant actor who has expressed a positive intent of triumphing cancer has finally lost the battle to the deadly ailment.

The entire state of Andhra Pradesh and the national film fraternity is mourning his death.

May his soul rest in Peace!