Veteran Telugu star Kaikala Satyanarayana passes away; celebs offer condolences

Mumbai: Veteran Telugu actor Kaikala Satyanarayana, passed away on Friday due to age-related ailments. He was 87. Sathyanarayana is survived by his wife, two daughters and two sons. 

He is popularly known for his villain and other character roles. He has acted in over 700 films in a career spanning about six decades. Some of his best films are Pandava Vanavasam, Sri Krishnavataram, Nirdoshi, Bhale Rangadu, Sampoorna Ramayanam and Raitu Bidda.

The actor was also involved in politics for a brief time and served as Member of Parliament representing the Telugu Desam Party (TDP).

Several film celebrities took to Twitter to express their condolences on death of the veteran actor.

Ram Charan tweeted: “ Deeply saddened to hear the demise of Kaikala Satyanarayana Garu.. His contribution to our film industry will be remembered forever! May his soul rest in peace (sic).”

Chiranjeevi shared a note in Telugu and wrote: “ Rest in peace Navarasa Natana Sarvabhouma. Sri Kaikala Satyanarayana garu (sic).” He had visited his home in July to wish him on his birthday. He also attended a cake-cutting ceremony. Sharing pictures from the day, he had written on Twitter, “It was sheer happiness visiting our Navarasa Natana Sarvabhouma Kaikala Satyanarayana garu and recalling some great moments down memory lane!! Here’s wishing him a very Happy Birthday. May the Almighty grant Kaikala Satyanarayana garu good health and joyous time with family and friends for many many years to come.”

‘Pushpa’ actor Allu Arjun also dropped in to pay his last respects. “Saddened to hear the demise of Kaikala Satyanarayana Garu. His contribution to our film industry will be remembered forever !! May his soul rest in peace #kaikalasatyanarayana,” wrote the ‘Sarrainodu’ actor.

Mahesh Babu also penned a moving tribute and wrote, “Extremely saddened by the passing away of #KaikalaSatyanarayana garu. I have some very fond memories of working with him. He will be missed. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. May his soul rest in peace.”