
Telugu Star Ravi Teja's Father Rajagopal Raju Passes Away At 90
Rajagopal Raju, the father of popular Telugu star Ravi Teja, passed away on Tuesday night due to age-related health issues. He was 90.
He is survived by his wife Rajya Lakshmi and his two sons, Ravi Teja and Raghu Raju.
Sources say that the nonagenarian, who had been unwell for sometime now, passed away peacefully at his son Ravi Teja's residence in Hyderabad.
Several top stars and film industry professionals have condoled the demise of actor Ravi Teja's dad. Scores of fans of the actor have also expressed grief at the actor's father passing away.
Mega star Chiranjeevi, in his condolence message, said, "I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Ravi Teja's father, Raj Gopal Raju garu. I last met him on the sets of Waltair Veerayya. In this difficult time, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family. I pray for his soul to rest in 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
Sadly, it was only on Tuesday that actor Naveen Chandra had put out an update on Ravi Teja's upcoming film, Mass Jathara.
Naveen Chandra had announced that dubbing had started for Mass Jathara. He had gone on to say that, "This one's going to be loud, raw, and rooted."
He had also said he was thrilled to be part of "this mass ride with @RaviTeja_offl & @sreeleela14."
Dubbing started for #MassJathara 🔥
This one's going to be loud, raw, and rooted.
Thrilled to be part of this mass ride with @RaviTeja_offl & @sreeleela14 directed by @BhanuBogavarapu @SitharaEnts
ఈసారి జాతర… ఊపు మీద ఉంది!
In theatres from August 27. pic.twitter.com/lDUBuSjlob
— Actor Naveen Chandra (@Naveenc212) July 15, 2025
The film, which is being directed by Bhanu Bogavarapu, is being produced by Sithara Entertainments and is scheduled to hit screens on August 27, 2025.
Apart from Mass Jathara, there is also huge expectation riding on the actor's film with director Kishore Tirumala that is tentatively being referred to as RT76.
RT76 is likely to release in theatres for Sankranthi next year and will be a hilarious family entertainer. It is being produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the prestigious SLV Cinemas banner.
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