Anand Sai, a celebrated art director and the architect of the Yadadri Temple, has been bereaved. His mother Smt. Bharathi breathed her last on Monday evening in Hyderabad. She was 74.

Pawan Kalyan has issued a condolence statement on coming to know of the sad news. "I have been saddened to hear the news. My deepest condolences to the bereaved family of my friend and art director Anand Sai. May Smt. Bharathi garu's soul rest in peace," the Jana Sena chief said.

Anand Sai has known Power Star for several years. The talented production designer has collaborated with the 'Vakeel Saab' actor on 'Toli Prema', 'Thammudu', 'Balu', 'Gudumba Shankar', 'Bangaram', 'Jalsa', and 'Komaram Puli' in the past.

In October last, when Sai won the Dharmika Ratna award for his contributions to the Yadadri Temple, Pawan was among the first celebs to congratulate him.