Telugu star Ravi Tejas father dies at 90, Chiranjeevi affords condolences

Veteran Telugu actor Ravi Teja’s father, Bhupathiraju Rajagopal Raju, handed away on the evening of July 15 on the age of 90. He died on the actor’s residence in Hyderabad, in accordance with publicists. The information has prompted an outpouring of condolences from followers, buddies, and members of the movie trade.

Rajagopal Raju, a pharmacist by career, maintained a non-public life away from the general public eye regardless of his son’s fame. Known for his simplicity, he continued working for a number of years even after Ravi Teja rose to stardom. Rajagopal and his spouse, Rajya Lakshmi, not often appeared in public. The couple had three sons — Ravi Teja, Bharath Raju, and one other unnamed son. Bharath, who was additionally an actor, died in a automobile accident in 2017.

Telugu star Chiranjeevi expressed his grief on social media, writing, “I’m deeply saddened to listen to in regards to the passing of Ravi Teja’s father, Raj Gopal Raju garu. I final met him on the units of Waltair Veerayya. In this tough time, I prolong my heartfelt condolences to his household. I pray for his soul to relaxation in peace.”

Born Bhupatiraju Ravi Shankar Raju, Ravi Teja started his profession within the movie trade within the early 90s and gained recognition with Sindhooram in 1997. Over the years, he has turn into considered one of Telugu cinema’s most bankable stars. He was final seen in Mr. Bachchan, which launched in 2024.

The actor is at present making ready for the discharge of his subsequent movie, Mass Jathara, scheduled to hit theatres on August 27. Following his father’s passing, Ravi Teja has reportedly paused work commitments to carry out closing rites.