Another tragedy struck the Telugu film industry on Wednesday when Veteran actor, Legend Akkineni Nageswara Rao succumbed to cancer in Hyderabad.
According to reports, ANR’s condition worsened at around 1.30 am Wednesday early morning, and he was rushed to hospital where he died.
By knowing the sad news Tollywood celebrities floated with their condolence messages on twitter and here are some reactions of noted actors
Varun Sandesh: “R.I.P to d legend ANR garu!! All I can say is it was great to have walked in your footsteps”
Priya Mani: “Had the opportunity to just have a glimpse of #Akkineni Nageshwar Rao garu at one of the audio launches in hyd!!!!! A very encouraging person he was!!!a great loss for the industry!!!!u will b missed ANR garu!!!!! May the family find strength to cope with this huge loss:”
Lokesh Nara: “A great loss to Telugu people, RIP Akkineni Nageswara rao Garu...”
Anil Sunkara: “Can't believe that ANR is no more. Black day for TFI.”
Koratala Siva: “Oka sekam mugisindi. ANR garu passed away. A towering personality with a strong soul. Always inspired by the way he lived his life.”
Deva Katta: “He even humbled death with his grace...smiled at it before it knocked on his door, made friends with it and walked away into eternal light.. The legend of legends with towering achievements and utmost conscience lives with us and leads us forever...May his soul rest in peace !!”
Srinu Vaitla: “"Mahabhi nishkramanam" the great ANR garu will miss you sir!”
Lakshmi Manchu: “So disturbing... is it true abt #anr thata :( this is not happening!!! Grateful for people who have touched my life. For people who are here and gone. Grateful.period”
Samantha Ruth Prabhu: “RIP ANR Garu.what a great loss.love and strength to the family on this sad day.greatest honour for me to have been in the same frame as him.”
Rajamouli SS: “Saddened by the news of the legendary Nageswararao garu. He stood as a towering father figure for the telugu film industry. Irreparable loss.”
Kona Venkat: “A great loss not only to Akkineni family but to all the movie lovers. What a great journey !! U will live forever In the hearts of millions.”
Sundeep Kishan: “Pls pls pls tell me this is not true..Can't imagine the Telugu Film fraternity without ANR garu in it... Really sad news..unable to Digest it..RIP Nageshwar Rao Garu..thank you for making TFI immortal with your eternal presence..will miss you”
Krishna DK: “Woke up to this sad news! A legend passes away! RIP ANR.”
Hansika Motwani: “shocked ! RIP ANR Garu.”
Vennela Kishore: “Shocked to see news abt ANR garu..who has been a parent node for TFI network. cinema would never be the same if he hadn't come along..RIP sir.”
Mohan Babu M: “Shocked! Cannot express my grief.”
Devi Sri Prasad: “OMG.!! Shockd n saddend by d news of Legendary ANR garu.. Always considered him Immortal.!! Cannot believe this news.!! May his soul RIP...”
Kelly Dorji: “Nagarjuna condolences for your great father- never forget the time he took me for a walk round Annapurna- prayers and love.”
Gopi Mohan: “ANR garu,A true great artiste in Indian Cinema,will live forever in our hearts with his golden memorable films.RIP”
Genelia Deshmukh: “RIP ANR Garu,, Was my honour to be launched in the Telugu Industry by you.. Strength n Prayers to the entire fly Sumanth, Sushanth.”
Nani: “Thera pai naa favourite thathayya ika leru ... Seetha ramayya Gaaru ika leru .. Akkineni nageswara rao gaaru ika leru .. RIP.”
According to reports, ANR’s condition worsened at around 1.30 am Wednesday early morning, and he was rushed to hospital where he died.
By knowing the sad news Tollywood celebrities floated with their condolence messages on twitter and here are some reactions of noted actors
Varun Sandesh: “R.I.P to d legend ANR garu!! All I can say is it was great to have walked in your footsteps”
Priya Mani: “Had the opportunity to just have a glimpse of #Akkineni Nageshwar Rao garu at one of the audio launches in hyd!!!!! A very encouraging person he was!!!a great loss for the industry!!!!u will b missed ANR garu!!!!! May the family find strength to cope with this huge loss:”
Lokesh Nara: “A great loss to Telugu people, RIP Akkineni Nageswara rao Garu...”
Anil Sunkara: “Can't believe that ANR is no more. Black day for TFI.”
Koratala Siva: “Oka sekam mugisindi. ANR garu passed away. A towering personality with a strong soul. Always inspired by the way he lived his life.”
Deva Katta: “He even humbled death with his grace...smiled at it before it knocked on his door, made friends with it and walked away into eternal light.. The legend of legends with towering achievements and utmost conscience lives with us and leads us forever...May his soul rest in peace !!”
Srinu Vaitla: “"Mahabhi nishkramanam" the great ANR garu will miss you sir!”
Lakshmi Manchu: “So disturbing... is it true abt #anr thata :( this is not happening!!! Grateful for people who have touched my life. For people who are here and gone. Grateful.period”
Samantha Ruth Prabhu: “RIP ANR Garu.what a great loss.love and strength to the family on this sad day.greatest honour for me to have been in the same frame as him.”
Rajamouli SS: “Saddened by the news of the legendary Nageswararao garu. He stood as a towering father figure for the telugu film industry. Irreparable loss.”
Kona Venkat: “A great loss not only to Akkineni family but to all the movie lovers. What a great journey !! U will live forever In the hearts of millions.”
Sundeep Kishan: “Pls pls pls tell me this is not true..Can't imagine the Telugu Film fraternity without ANR garu in it... Really sad news..unable to Digest it..RIP Nageshwar Rao Garu..thank you for making TFI immortal with your eternal presence..will miss you”
Krishna DK: “Woke up to this sad news! A legend passes away! RIP ANR.”
Hansika Motwani: “shocked ! RIP ANR Garu.”
Vennela Kishore: “Shocked to see news abt ANR garu..who has been a parent node for TFI network. cinema would never be the same if he hadn't come along..RIP sir.”
Mohan Babu M: “Shocked! Cannot express my grief.”
Devi Sri Prasad: “OMG.!! Shockd n saddend by d news of Legendary ANR garu.. Always considered him Immortal.!! Cannot believe this news.!! May his soul RIP...”
Kelly Dorji: “Nagarjuna condolences for your great father- never forget the time he took me for a walk round Annapurna- prayers and love.”
Gopi Mohan: “ANR garu,A true great artiste in Indian Cinema,will live forever in our hearts with his golden memorable films.RIP”
Genelia Deshmukh: “RIP ANR Garu,, Was my honour to be launched in the Telugu Industry by you.. Strength n Prayers to the entire fly Sumanth, Sushanth.”
Nani: “Thera pai naa favourite thathayya ika leru ... Seetha ramayya Gaaru ika leru .. Akkineni nageswara rao gaaru ika leru .. RIP.”