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Telugu actor Ravi Teja’s father Bhupathiraju Rajagopal Raju dies at 90
Telugu star Ravi Teja's father was battling age-related ailments and died at his residence in Hyderabad.

Telugu actor Ravi Teja’s father, Bhupathiraju Rajagopal Raju, died on July 15. He was 90. Rajagopal was battling age-related ailments, according to India TV. He breathed his last at his residence in Hyderabad. His death comes eight years after the tragic road accident of his younger son, Bharath. Ravi Teja is the eldest of three sons.
According to India Today, Rajagopal Raju was a pharmacist and maintained a low-profile life in Hyderabad, despite son Ravi Teja’s stardom. He rarely made any public appearances. Rajagopal Raju is survived by his wife, Rajya Lakshmi, and two sons: Ravi Teja and Raghu Raju.
Soon after the news surfaced online, many of his fans took to their social media handles to express grief.
Deeply saddened by the passing of #RaviTeja‘s father, Bhupathiraju Rajagopal Raju garu (90), last night at their Hyderabad residence. Our heartfelt condolences to Ravi Teja and his family during this time of grief. 🙏
🕊️ #OmShanti #RaviTeja #Tollywood #RIP pic.twitter.com/CEfnv5mXH3
— Usman🫵CineX🍿 (@TamilCineX) July 16, 2025
Tragedy at Actor #Raviteja‘s house
Another tragedy in Tollywood. Tragedy at Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja’s house. Actor Ravi Teja’s father Rajagopal Raju has passed away. He was 90 years old. It is learnt that Rajagopal Raju passed away at Ravi Teja’s residence last night.#RaviTeja… pic.twitter.com/X2aM1G8Gde
— Hyderabad Mail (@Hyderabad_Mail) July 16, 2025
Actor Chiranjeevi too shared a post dedicated to Ravi Teja’s father. Recalling his meeting with him, the veteran actor wrote in Telugu: “I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Brother Ravi Teja’s father. I last met him on the sets of Waltair Veerayya. He was very cheerful and spoke with great enthusiasm. In this difficult time, my heartfelt condolences to his family. I pray that his soul finds peace.”
సోదరుడు రవి తేజ నాన్నగారి మరణవార్త విని చాలా బాధపడ్డాను. అయన్ని ఆఖరిసారిగా వాల్తేర్ వీరయ్య సెట్లోకలిశాను. చాలా సరదాగా హుషారుగా మాట్లాడేవారు.
ఈ కష్ట సమయంలో ఆయన కుటుంబానికి నా హృదయపూర్వక సానుభూతి. ఆయన ఆత్మకు శాంతి కలగాలని కోరుకుంటున్నాను 🙏 pic.twitter.com/uLbwQ32nPJ
— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) July 16, 2025
Ravi Teja and his family members are yet to release a statement about his father’s death.


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