Veteran Telugu actor Giri Babu passes away

Hyderabad: Veteran actor, director and producer Giri Babu, one of the most respected and popular artists of Telugu cinema died on Saturday while being treated for age related ailments at a private hospital in Kondapur, Hyderabad. he was 80 years old. his death has shocked the film fraternity and fans.

Megastar Chiranjeevi, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, filmmaker Anil Ravipudi amongst others paid tributes to him.

Megastar Chiranjeevi said in a post on social media site X that he was shocked to hear about Giri Babu’s death. He said the veteran actor, director and producer will be missed as he had a unique style of acting and contributed a lot to the Telugu film industry. He added that he extends his heartfelt condolences to his family.

Anil Ravipudi said that Giri Babu was a multi-talented artiste and will be remembered for his iconic roles. YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said he had a personal connection with Giri Babu as he was a close friend of his father and was well involved with his party. Giri Babu, whose real name was Yerra Seshagiri Rao, was born on June 8 in Ravinuthala village under Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh.

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