PM Modi condoles the demise of Telugu actor Chandra Mohan
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday condoled the demise of Telugu actor Chandra Mohan. PM Modi wrote on Jana’s passing has left a void in the creative world that will be difficult to fill. My thoughts are with her family and countless fans. Om Shanti.”
The veteran actor died today due to a heart attack at Apollo Hospital in Hyderabad. According to information shared by Apollo PRO Jagan, the 82-year-old actor breathed his last at Apollo Hospital in Hyderabad at around 9.57 am on Saturday morning due to cardiac arrest.
The final farewell and funeral is scheduled to take place in Hyderabad on Monday, 13 November. Mallampalli Chandrasekhar Rao, popularly known as Chandra Mohan, is known for his work in Telugu films.
Deeply saddened by the demise of noted Telugu actor Shri Chandra Mohan Garu. He was a luminary of the world of cinema. His powerful performances and unique charisma enchanted audiences for generations. His departure leaves a void in the creative world that will be hard to fill.…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 11, 2023
Born on May 23, 1943 in Pamidimukkala village in the Krishna region of Andhra Pradesh, he entered the Telugu film industry in 1966 with the release of ‘Rangula Ratnam’, for which he won the Nandi Award for Best Actor from the state government. He acted in several films, including ‘Shankarabharanam’, ‘Seethamalakshmi’, ‘Padahareela Vayasu’, ‘Siri Siri Muvva’ and ‘Chandamama Raave’.
He has won two Nandi Awards and one Filmfare Award South.
Apart from PM Modi, megastar Chiranjeevi also wrote an emotional note after hearing about the demise of the Telugu actor. He took the X and wrote, “It is deeply saddened to know that senior actor and hero Chandramohan Garu, who left an indelible mark in the minds of Telugu people through his versatile acting skills in many films like ‘Sirisirimuvva’, ‘Sankarabharanam’, has passed away. ‘, ‘Radhakalyanam’ and ‘Naku Pelam Khali’ are no more.
He recalled the time when he worked with him in his first film ‘Pranam Kharidu’.
“In my first film ‘Pranam Kharidu’ he gave an excellent performance in the role of a mute. Our first introduction on that occasion turned into a good friendship and an even bigger bond. It is a personal loss for me to no longer be close to him. May his soul rest in peace, my deepest condolences to his family and fans.” Chiranjeevi said.
Speaking to X, Jr NTR expressed deep grief over Chandra Mohan’s untimely demise. He wrote in Telugu, “It is very sad to see the untimely death of Chandramohan Garu, who made his mark by playing different roles in films for many decades. My deepest condolences to his family and may his soul rest in peace.”
