One of the most prominent crowd pulling factors in Tollywood films is undoubtedly the comedy quotient. For decades, several noted comedians tickled the funny bones of Tollywood humor lovers and made a lasting impression among their fans. It is no exaggeration that even some so star heroes’ films became huge hits solely because of some comedians.
But for the past couple of years, Tollywood seems to be severely cursed with all the popular and senior comedians passing away suddenly. Most of the departed comedy legends like AVS, Dharmavarapu Subramanyam, Ahuti Prasad succumbed to the deadly cancer disease after a long battle all within one and a half years.
In January this year, Tollywood was shaken with the passing away of star comedian MS Narayana, who died after suffering from malaria which then led to multiple organ failure. In October alone, two popular yesteryear comedian’s, Mada and Kallu Chidambaram passed away after prolonged illness.
Last night, noted comedian Kondavalasa too breathed his last after suffering from a chronic disease. This tragic passing away of comedy stars who had spread many smiles and laughs in hundreds of films has left the Telugu film industry and comedy lovers in tears.