Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 11 (ANI): The sudden demise of veteran Telugu actor Chandra Mohan has left the entire film industry in shock.
The veteran actor passed away after a cardiac arrest at Hyderabad’s Apollo Hospital today.
Succumbing to a cardiac arrest, the 82-year-old actor breathed his last on Saturday morning around 9.57 am at Hyderabad’s Apollo Hospital, as per information shared by Apollo PRO Jagan.
The final farewell and last rites are scheduled to take place in Hyderabad on November 13 Monday.
Soon after the news broke, several celebs took to their social media handles to pay tributes to the actor.
Megastar Chiranjeevi penned an emotional note after hearing the news. He took to X and wrote, “It is very sad to know that the senior actor and protagonist Chandramohan Garu, who left an indelible mark in the minds of Telugu people through his versatile acting skills in many such films as ‘Sirisirimuvva’, ‘Sankarabharanam’, ‘Radhakalyanam’ and ‘Nakoo Pellam Khali’ is no more.”
‘సిరిసిరిమువ్వ’, ‘శంకరాభరణం’, ‘రాధాకళ్యాణం’, ‘నాకూ పెళ్ళాం కావాలి’ లాంటి అనేక ఆణిముత్యాల్లాంటి చిత్రాల్లో తన వైవిధ్య నటనా కౌశలం ద్వారా తెలుగు వారి మనస్సులో చెరగని ముద్ర వేసిన సీనియర్ నటులు, కథనాయకులు చంద్రమోహన్ గారు ఇక లేరని తెలవడం ఎంతో విషాదకరం.
నా తొలి చిత్రం ‘ప్రాణం… pic.twitter.com/vLMw4gTXOs
— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) November 11, 2023
He remembered the time he worked with him in his debut film ‘Pranam Kharidu’.
“In my debut film ‘Pranam Kharidu’ he gave an outstanding performance in the role of a mute. Our first acquaintance on that occasion turned into a good friendship and an even greater 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 added.
Taking to X, Jr NTR conveyed his deep sadness over Chandra Mohan’s untimely demise.
ఎన్నో దశాబ్దాలుగా చలనచిత్రాల్లో విభిన్నమైన పాత్రలు పొషించి, తనకంటూ ప్రత్యేక గుర్తింపుని సంపాదించుకున్న చంద్రమోహన్ గారు అకాల మరణం చెందడం చాలా బాధాకరం.
వారి కుటుంబానికి నా ప్రగాఢ సానుభూతిని తెలియజేస్తూ ఆయన ఆత్మకి శాంతి చేకూరాలని ప్రార్దిస్తున్నాను.
— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) November 11, 2023
He wrote in Telugu, “It is very sad to see the untimely death of Chandramohan Garu, who has earned a special recognition for himself by playing different roles in films for many decades. My deepest condolences to his family and may his soul rest in peace.”
Actor Sai Dharam Tej posted, “His is a face that takes us down the memory lane & puts a smile on our faces every time with his memorable Acting & characters. May your soul rest in peace Chandra Mohan sir. Om Shanti “
His is a face that takes us down the memory lane & puts a smile on our faces every time with his memorable Acting & characters.
May your soul rest in peace Chandra Mohan sir.
Om Shanti 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/2IvyZjPSrv
— Sai Dharam Tej (@IamSaiDharamTej) November 11, 2023
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed grief over the passing away of veteran film star Chandra Mohan garu, who carved a niche for himself in numerous films working under great directors and production houses.
ప్రముఖ నటుడు చంద్రమోహన్ గారు అనారోగ్యంతో ఆస్పత్రిలో చికిత్స పొందుతూ కన్ను మూయడం బాధాకరం. తొలి సినిమాకే నంది అవార్డును గెలుచుకున్న ఆయన తెలుగు, తమిళ భాషల్లో వందలాది సినిమాల్లో నటించి తెలుగు ప్రజల హృదయాల్లో చెరగని ముద్ర వేసుకున్నారు. చంద్రమోహన్ గారి కుటుంబ సభ్యుల… pic.twitter.com/XklbQ0l1o5
— YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (@ysjagan) November 11, 2023
Sharing the picture of Chandra Mohan on X, he wrote, “Famous actor Chandramohan was suffering from illness, closed his eyes while being treated in the hospital. He won the Nandi Award for his first film and acted in hundreds of films in Telugu and Tamil languages and left a mark in the hearts of the Telugu people. My deepest condolences to the family members of Chandramohan and my heartfelt wishes for his soul to rest in peace.”
Mallampalli Chandrasekhar Rao popularly known as Chandra Mohan known for his work in Telugu films. 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 had acted in a number of films, including ‘Shankarabharanam’, ‘Seethaamalakshmi’, ‘Padaharella Vayasu’, ‘Siri Siri Muvva’, and ‘Chandamama Raave’.
He has won two Nandi Awards and one Filmfare Award South. (ANI)
