The passing away of Atal Bihari Vajpayee has left a void. From actor-politicians Pawan Kalyan and Nandamuri Balakrishna to superstars like NTR, many celebs reacted moments after the former PM's death was officially confirmed.

Rajamouli recalled the push Atal gave to infrastructure development. He said, "One of the few statesmen who brought dignity and esteem to politics. His dream and steadfast application of Road connectivity changed and continue to change millions of lives in our country. Bowing with respect to our beloved leader."

Superstar Rajinikanth noted, "I am saddened to hear the demise of a great statesman Shri.Vajpayee ji. May his soul Rest In Peace."

Rana Daggubati said, "Today we lost a great statesman, poet and orator. A man who dreamed of a glorious nation and strived to take us on the path to prosperity."

Koratala Siva tweeted, "A true leader. Selfless man. A visionary. India will miss you Atal ji. Wish every politician be inspired by your wisdom, honesty and statesmanship."

Legendary personalities like Sachin Tendulkar have hailed Atal. "India is at a great loss today. Shri #AtalBihariVajpayee ji’s contributions to our nation have been innumerable. Thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones." This is one Bharat Ratna talking about another Bharat Ratna!

One of the few statesman who brought dignity and esteem to politics. His dream and steadfast application of Road connectivity changed and continues to change millions of lives in our country. Bowing with respect to our beloved leader #AtalBihariVajpayee ji.

— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) August 16, 2018

I’m saddened to hear the demise of a great statesman Shri.Vajpayee ji. May his soul Rest In Peace.

— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) August 16, 2018

Today we lost a great statesman, poet and orator. A man who dreamed of a glorious nation and strived to take us on the path to prosperity. Rest in Peace #AtalBihariVajpayee ji. pic.twitter.com/nOqeCg7FJW

— Rana Daggubati (@RanaDaggubati) August 16, 2018

A true leader. Selfless man. A visionary. India will miss you atal ji. Wish every politician be inspired by your wisdom, honesty and statesmanship. Rest in peace shri #AtalBihariVajpayee

— koratala siva (@sivakoratala) August 16, 2018