Hyderabad: Veteran Telugu film actor GV Narayana Rao passes away following a heart attack. The news was shared by actress Karate Kalyani on her social media. Rao was 73.
Kalyani stated in a social media post that Rao died on Wednesday night.
The funeral would be held on August 28 at Vaikunta Mahaprasthanam crematorium in Hyderabad, she said.
Rao made his debut in 1976 with 'Antuleni Kadha' directed by veteran K Balachandar.
Rao, a contemporary of superstars Chiranjeevi and Rajnikanth, acted in about 100 films and several TV serials.
Some of his successful films include 'Chilakamma Cheppindi', 'Muthyala Pallaki', Chiranjeevi's 'Gang Leader' and 'Hitler'.
Rao acted in popular serials such as 'Pasupu Kumkuma' and 'Sundarakanda'.
Several members from the film fraternity including legendary actor Chiranjeevi paid their tributes for the deceased on social media.
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