Ravi Teja's father, Bhupathiraju Rajagopal Raju passes away at 90
Veteran Telugu actor
Ravi Teja
's father Bhupathiraju Rajagopal Raju passed away late Monday night (July 15) at their family home in Hyderabad. He was 90.
According to India Today, Rajagopal Raju had been keeping unwell for some time.
While the actor hasn't released a formal statement, sources say he has taken time off from work to be with his family and oversee the final rites.
A man of few words, many values
Ravi Teja's father was not someone the public often saw. Despite his son's stardom, Rajagopal Raju kept a quiet profile. Reportedly, he was a retired government pharmacist. He lived a simple, peaceful life in Hyderabad with his wife, Rajya Lakshmi. The couple rarely stepped into the limelight but remained the quiet force behind their children.
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Heartbreak that returns
The loss is even more painful for the family because it brings back memories of a past tragedy. Ravi Teja's younger brother, Bharath Raju, died in a car accident a few years ago. Now, with the passing of their father, the family finds itself once again surrounded by grief.
Ravi Teja, who was working on his upcoming film 'Mass Jathara', reportedly have halted all professional work to be with his loved ones.
A father, a memory
Back in 2021, on Father's Day, Ravi Teja posted a warm picture with his father and son — three generations in one frame. Ravi Teja captioned the post, "Happy Fathers Day." That photo, simple as it was, now holds far more weight. It's a memory, a keepsake, and a tribute to the quiet man behind the scenes.
Details about the funeral and cremation are yet to be officially shared. Meanwhile, Ravi Teja's 'Mass Jathara' is directed by Bhanu Bhopavarapu, and it promises a high-voltage action entertainer which will surely please the fans. The script is penned by the director himself, along with the writer Nandu Savirigana.
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