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Actor and Telugu Desam Party leader Nandamuri Taraka Ratna passed away on Saturday in Bengaluru’s Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospital. Tarak Ratna had been undergoing treatment at the hospital after he suffered a massive heart attack during a road show in Kuppam in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh on January 27.
Nandamuri Taraka Ratna, grandson of late movie icon NT Rama Rao and cousin of Tollywood star Jr NTR, was taking part in a political event for Telugu Desam Party when he suffered a heart attack and collapsed. The actor-politician was initially rushed to a hospital in Kuppam. He was later shifted to Narayana Hrudayalaya hospital in Bengaluru.
Taraka Ratna, 39, made his debut in 2002 with Okato Number Kurraadu. He went on to star in films like Yuva Rathna, Taarak, Bhadradri Ramudu and Amaravathi. Taraka Ratna made his OTT debut last year with Disney Plus Hotstar’s 9 Hours. He was last seen in S5 No Exit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted his condolences, “Pained by the untimely demise of Shri Nandamuri Taraka Ratna Garu. He made a mark for himself in the world of films and entertainment. My thoughts are with his family and admirers in this sad hour. Om Shanti: PM.”
Celebrities took to social media to mourn the demise of Taraka Ratna. Allu Arjun tweeted, “Heartbroken to learn of the passing away of #TarakaRatna garu. Gone to soon 💔. My deepest condolences to his family, friends & fans. May he rest in peace.” Mahesh Babu shared on Twitter, “Shocked and deeply saddened by the untimely demise of #TarakaRatna. Gone way too soon brother… My thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones during this time of grief 🙏. “A post by Sai Dharam Tej read, “Disheartened at the passing away of Taraka Ratna anna. Gone too soon anna. Condolences and strength to his family, near & dear. May his soul rest in peace. Om Shanti 🙏.” Naga Shaurya posted on Twitter, “Deeply Saddened by the untimely demise of our beloved #NandamuriTarakaRatna Garu. My heartfelt condolences to all his near and dear ones. Omshanthi.” Anil Ravipudi took to Twitter and wrote, “It is disheartening to hear about the loss of #NandamuriTarakaRatna garu. Gone too soon! My deepest condolences to his family members and their loved ones. You will be missed but never forgotten!”
Nandamuri Taraka Ratna is survived by his wife and daughter.
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