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Chiranjeevi, Jr NTR, Nagarjuna Akkineni and others mourn the loss of revered lyricist Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry

'Sirivennela' Sitarama Sastry (66), one of the most celebrated Te... Read More
'Sirivennela' Sitarama Sastry (66), one of the most celebrated Telugu poet, lyricist and thinker, passed away on Tuesday, due to pneumonia. His last rites will be performed today (December 1) at Mahaprasthanam, Hyderabad, his mortal remains were kept at the Telugu film chamber. The who's who of the Telugu entertainment industry have been expressing their shock and grief over Sirivennela's untimely demise.

Megastar-MEK 4 host Chiranjeevi recalled how he spoke to Sirivennela a few days ago before getting hospitalised and recommended a better treatment at a Chennai hospital but the latter assured to come back soon.


Bigg Boss Telugu

5 host Nagarjuna postponed his song launch on the occasion of Sirivennela's demise and tweeted: You have left us with such beautiful words and songs Seetharama Sastry Garu which will live forever!! May your soul rest in peace Folded hands#RipSirivennellaSeetharamasastry (sic)


Actor-Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu host Jr NTR expressed his shock over Sirivennela's demise in his latest tweet and prayed for his soul to rest in peace.


Bigg Boss Telugu 3 fame Ali Reza shared a picture of Sirivennela in his recent Instagram stories and wrote, "May your soul rest in peace #SirivennelaSeetharamaSastry"


Bigg Boss Telugu 2 winner Kaushal Manda also shared a picture of Sirivennela and wrote, "Extremely shocked & saddened to hear this news about #SirivennelaSitaramasatri garu... Industry lost a legendary poet and lyricist. May your soul rest in peace Sir. #RIPSirivennelaSitaramasatriGaru (sic)"


Noted anchor Jhansi shared a throwback picture of hers with the late poet and condoled his demise.


Ace composer and Super Singer judge

Thaman S

shared a picture of Sirivennela and wrote, "Telugu lyrics lost its right hand Miss You #sirivennelaseetharamasastry gaaru (sic)"


Rapper-BB Telugu 4 fame Noel Sean also wrote, "Shocked & disheartening Terrible loss Rip Sir (sic)"


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