Ravi Teja's father passes away: Chiranjeevi pays tribute after the demise of Bhupathiraju Rajagopal Raju; shares he met him on the sets of 'Waltair Veerayya'
is mourning the loss of his father, Bhupathiraju Rajagopal Raju, who passed away late Monday night (July 15) at the family's Hyderabad residence. He was 90. Recently, Telugu Megastar
expressed his grief on social media.
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Chiranjeevi's message
The 'Godfather' actor shared an emotional note along with a picture featuring himself with Ravi Teja's father. The photo appeared to have been taken on the sets of Chiranjeevi's blockbuster 'Waltair Veerayya', where Rajagopal Raju was seen seated next to him, both smiling warmly.
Moments shared on the sets of 'Waltair Veerayya'
In Telugu, Chiranjeevi penned a heartfelt message on X (formerly Twitter), which loosely translates to, "I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Brother Ravi Teja's father.
I last met him on the sets of Waltair Veerayya. He was very cheerful and spoke with great enthusiasm. In this difficult time, my heartfelt condolences to his family. I pray that his soul finds peace."
Bhupathiraju Rajagopal Raju lived a less-than-flamboyant life. He was said to be a retired government pharmacist and preferred to steer clear of the industry limelight. He lived happily with his wife, Rajya Lakshmi, in Hyderabad and the couple had very limited public exposure while still being a strong support system for their children.
On Father's Day in 2021, Ravi Teja posted a rare picture on social media that included three generations: himself, his father, and his son. The caption stated, "Happy Fathers Day."
Ravi Teja's upcoming project
On the work front, Ravi Teja will be next seen in his upcoming film, 'Mass Jathara', which is directed by Bhanu Bhopavarapu, starring actress
in the lead. The two had earlier delivered the blockbuster 'Dhamaka', so the expectations for their next venture are high. The film is announced to release on August 27th.
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