Telugu actor Chandramohan (82) dies due to cardiac arrest
What's the story
Veteran Telugu actor Chandramohan, known for his work on films such as Rangula Ratnam and Padaharella Vayasu, is no more. He was reportedly 82. He passed away due to a cardiac arrest at around 9:45am at Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad on Sunday, per Eenadu. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. The last rites will be held on Monday (November 13).
Family's statement
His career snapshot, family's statement
Chandramohan was reportedly born as Mallampalli Chandrasekhar Rao in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. Per Hindustan Times, he worked in a staggering 932 films and was the headliner in 150 of them. Confirming his demise, a family member reportedly told the media, "He had been ailing for quite some time due to age-related issues...he passed away at around 9:45am at Apollo Hospitals."
Work
Quick glance at his filmography
Cousin of the late legendary Telugu filmmaker K Viswanath and a close relative of late singer SP Balasubrahmanyam, Chandramohan debuted with Rangula Ratnam (1966). Some of his popular films include Sukha Duhkalu, Chandamama Raave, Shankarabharanam, Athanokkade, Naalai Namadhe, andVeguchukka Pagatichukka, and Darling, among others. He received six Nandi Awards (presented by Andhra Pradesh's government) for films like Rangula Ratnam, Chandamama Raave, and Athanokkade.
Tributes
Colleagues, fans remember him; Jr. NTR leads tributes
Tributes have poured in for the veteran artist from celebrities and fans alike on social media. RRR actor Jr. NTR tweeted in Telugu, "It is very sad to see the untimely death of Chandramohan garu, who has earned 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."
Twitter Post
Check Jr. NTR's post on X here
ఎన్నో దశాబ్దాలుగా చలనచిత్రాల్లో విభిన్నమైన పాత్రలు పొషించి, తనకంటూ ప్రత్యేక గుర్తింపుని సంపాదించుకున్న చంద్రమోహన్ గారు అకాల మరణం చెందడం చాలా బాధాకరం.
— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) November 11, 2023
వారి కుటుంబానికి నా ప్రగాఢ సానుభూతిని తెలియజేస్తూ ఆయన ఆత్మకి శాంతి చేకూరాలని ప్రార్దిస్తున్నాను.
Other tributes
CMs KCR, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy also remembered him
Meanwhile, actor Sai Dharam Tej remembered Chandramohan as "a face that took us down memory lane and put a smile on our faces every time." Chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana—YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and K Chandrashekar Rao, respectively—also condoled his demise. Reddy noted Chandramohan "carved a niche for himself," while Rao said he garnered the love and affection of lakhs of people.
Twitter Post
Here's what Tej posted on X
His is a face that takes us down the memory lane & puts a smile on our faces every time with his memorable Acting & characters.
— Sai Dharam Tej (@IamSaiDharamTej) November 11, 2023
May your soul rest in peace Chandra Mohan sir.
Om Shanti 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/2IvyZjPSrv