Senior actor Mohan Babu, who has been close to some members of the Nandamuri family ever since the days of the legendary NTR, has expressed grief over the death of Harikrishna.

"I am not in India. I am saddened by the death of 'Thammudu' Harikrishna. He is the son of Anna garu. He looked after me so affectionately during the making of 'Driver Ramudu', which was produced under his home banner. I pray that his soul attains Sadgati. I convey my deepest condolences to his family members," Mohan Babu said.

'Kala Bandhu' T Subbarami Reddy said, 'I am deeply saddened by the death of Harikrishna garu. We used to meet a number of times during his Rajya Sabha office. He would do anything for a friend.

He loved the Telugu language a lot. It's as if I have lost a family member. His services in the fields of politics and cinema are enormous. I convey from most profound sympathies to his bereaved family. I pray to God that his family has the strength to stay strong."

Manchu Manoj took to Twitter as the departed soul's last rites were being held. It’s completely heartbreaking to see Tarak and Kalyan Ram anna and their family like that..God is really harsh at times! Really hope that God gives the entire family strength to cope up with the loss...I will always be there for you all till my last."