Tollywood Actor Chalapathi Rao Passes Away; Public Mourns

Q: Who is Chalapathi Rao?

Chalapathi Rao was a veteran Tollywood actor known for his comedy and villainous roles.

Q: How did Chalapathi Rao die?

Chalapathi Rao died because of a heart attack.

Q: Who is Chalapathi Rao's son?

Chalapathi Rao's son is Ravi Babu who is also a Tollywood actor and director.

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Veteran Telugu Actor Chalapathi Rao, known for acting in more than 600 films in a career spanning more than six decades, passed away in his residence on 24 December 2022. Chalapathi Rao's age was 78 at the time of his passing. Some of his most famous works include Yamagola, Yugapurushudu, Justice Chaudhary, Bobbili Puli, Ninne Pelladata, and Allari

Public Reaction To Chalapathi Rao's Death

Chalapathi Rao was a well-known face in the Tollywood industry. He was famous for playing comedic and villainous roles in Telugu movies. Many popular celebrities condoled the passing of such a revered actor who served his entire life in Telugu Cinema. Producer D Suresh said, "It is very sad that so many of our people are going away". Even the Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao gave his condolences to the family of Chalapathi Rao. He also mentioned that Chalapathi Rao, who has worked with three generations of actors, has been a vital part of the silver screen. His loss is a big one for the film industry.

Chalapathi Rao's Legacy

Chalapathi Rao's death was a surprise to his fans, who, despite his age, was doing fine and acting in films. Chalapathi Rao's last film before his death was Bangarraju, which came out in 2022. Chalapathi has worked in supporting roles with some of the industry's biggest names, including N T Rama Rao, Akkineni Nagarjuna, Chiranjeevi and Daggubati Venkatesh, among others. Chalapathi Rao's son Ravi Babu is also an actor and director in the Telugu Film Industry. The loss of such a respected actor will be with his fans for a long time.