Telugu
television has produced some exceptional talents who command a niche base for
their oeuvre while some unfortunately passed away leaving a lasting impact on
the hearts of the audience. Though they are not around, they live on. Here's a
look at the most shocking and unfortunate demises this year.
Gundu Hanumantha Rao
Gundu Hanumantha Rao is a renowned Telugu comedian who has
appeared in many memorable Telugu movies of the late 80s, 90s and 2000s.
However, he is a household name with his memorable performance as 'Anji' in the
classic comedy TV series Amrutham.
Though the other lead characters in the series changed over time,
Hanumantha Rao saw the birth and rise of the serial. He is one of the reasons
why Amrutham is one of the most loved classic comedy sitcoms on Telugu TV. He
appeared in other popular TV series like Aanando Brahma, Sambarala Rambabu and
his last notable appearance on TV was Naathicharami. Hanumantha Rao, aged 61,
passed away on Feb 18, 2018, at his residence due to cardiac arrest.
Radhika
Reddy
Popular news presenter Radhika Reddy's
suicide on April 1, 2018, took both the Telugu states by shock. She allegedly
committed suicide by jumping from the 5th floor of her residential apartment in
Moosapet, Hyderabad, owing to depression.
She was a divorcee and is survived by her
parents and a 14-year-old mentally challenged son. The entire media and
entertainment industry mourned the sudden and unexpected demise of Radhika
Reddy.
Tejaswini
Before anyone could recover from the
death of Radhika Reddy, Tejaswini, an anchor in a Vijayawada based local TV
channel, allegedly committed suicide on June 17, 2018.
Tejaswini reportedly locked herself in
the room and by the time she was found hanging to the fan, she was believed to
be dead. Tejaswi was married to Pavan five years back and it is learned that
her marriage was going through a rough patch.
Vizag Prasad
Renowned actor Prasad Babu aka Vizag
Prasad, aged 75, passed away in October 2018. The actor, who was battling
prolonged illness for a while, reportedly breathed his last due to cardiac
arrest at a private hospital.
The actor was known for his supporting
roles in many Telugu movies and TV soaps namely Jayam, Chinna Kodalu, Rani gari
Bangla, Ramulamma, to name a few. The entire entertainment industry mourned
this great loss.
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