Kandikonda is one of the popular lyricists in the Telugu film industry. The sensational lyric writer has passed away on Saturday. Singer Smita who is close to the lyricist's family has confirmed the news.

Taking to her Twitter, Smita wrote, “With a heavy heart, i would like to inform the twitter and industry family that Lyricist Kandikonda garu is no more. Wishing for God to give his family strength to deal with the loss. OmShanti.”

Kandikonda’s full name is Kandikonda Yadagiri and he is one of the very few famous lyric writers from the Telangana region. Kandikonda shot to fame by penning many super hit sons for Puri Jagannath's films.

Kandikonda was suffering from cancer and he was undergoing the treatment for the same. His family ran into financial troubles and they raised multiple fund raising requests.

May Kandikonda’s soul rest in peace!