AP, Telangana Cinema Theatres To Remain Shut For A Day Today

May 31, 2017 10:52
AP, Telangana Cinema Theatres To Remain Shut For A Day Today

AP, Telangana Cinema Theatres To Remain Shut For A Day Today:- As a mark of respect to veteran director, Dasari Narayana Rao (75) who expired yesterday night, the cinema theatres in both the Telugu states of AP, Telangana will remain shut today.

The decision was taken by the theatre owners in both the states. The shooting of the film and other activity in Telugu Film industry will also come to a halt today.

The veteran filmmaker breathed his last at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) at 7 pm yesterday. The director’s death plunged the industry into a gloom. Eminent personalities from the film industry rushed to his residence in Jubliee Hills, to pay their last respects.

Popular stars such as Rajnikanth, Kamal Hassan and Mahesh Babu expressed their condolences on the passing away of the well-known Telugu filmmaker. After prolonged illness, especially issues related to lungs and kidneys, Rao passed away on Tuesday. The celebrities took to Twitter to share their condolences.

Filmmaker Vamshi Paidipally said, “The legacy that you have left behind will live on forever sir.”

Filmmaker Sreenu Vaitla, reacting to the tragic news, tweeted:

“Saddened by the demise of Shri Dasari Narayan Rao Garu.The industry has lost a pillar of support .You will always live in our hearts sir.”

Megastar Chiranjeevi, in a statement from China, said he was “extremely shook by the unbelievable loss”. “My last and impactful memory with him was when I met him on his birthday, a few days ago, to present the Allu Ramalingaiah award. His demise is a person loss to each one of us and I will forever carry his warmth, affection and fondness for me in my heart,” he added.

The National Award-winning filmmaker holds a record of directing over 125 films and producing 50 others. Some of his best films include Premabhishekam, Meghasandesham, Osey Ramulamma and Tata Manavadu among others.

He had recently announced his plans to make a biopic on the late actor and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.

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