As another big loss for the Tollywood film industry, legendary actor Chalapathi Rao passed away today. During the early hours of Sunday, the 79-year-old breathed his last and cardiac arrest is the reason. Condolence messages are pouring in for the family. The Tollywood fraternity is morning his demise.
Chalapathi Rao has a special bonding with the Nandamuri Family, one of the illustrious families of Telugu cinema. He was one of the few actors who shared a good rapport with the late NTR. The actor is almost a family member of the Nandamuri family.
The Nandamuri family is in disbelief that Chalapathi Rao is no more. Taking to social media they shared their condolence messages and sent support to the family members. Nandamuri scion Jr NTR is out of India and that’s why he could not come to see Chalapathi Rao.
Jr NTR video called Ravi Babu, Chalapathi Rao’s son to see the actor. Ravi Babu took the mobile close to his father and NTR was said to be in tears looking at reel Babai. Tarak busted into tears as per the video after seeing Chapathi Rao.
Chalapathi Rao acted with all the Nandamuri heroes and they all call him Babai fondly. He played some of the popular roles in these films. Chennakesava Reddy and NTR’s Aadi were such films. They share a good bonding with the actor.
Knowing that Chalapathi Rao is no more, NTR called Ravi Babu and the Nandamuri hero was in tears after seeing the mortal remains of him. The pictures and videos of NTR seeing Chapathi Rao in a video call are on social media.