Telugu actor Rallapalli passes away

Rallapalli, who had been suffering from a liver problem, passed away at 6.16 pm following a cardiac arrest, hospital sources said.

He was admitted to the hospital on May 15, they said.

Rallapalli began his acting career in theater at a young age and subsequently entered films.

He had also worked as a staff artiste in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Rallapalli acted in more than 800 films and was popular as a comedian and character artiste.

He was a five-time winner of the prestigious Nandi award.

Some of his well-known films include Thoorpu velle Railu, Srivariki Prema Lekha and Rendu Rellu Aaru.