Ram Pothineni is bereaved. His grandfather has breathed his last due to an unknown reason. The RED actor today posted a heartfelt tweet to pay a tribute to his grandpa. He spoke of how his grandfather rose from rags to riches by a dint of handwork.

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"From humble beginnings of a lorry driver in Vijayawada sleeping with lorry tires under your bed to providing and caring for your family, you have always had the heart of a King. You’ve shown us that richness comes not from what’s in your pocket but from what lies in your heart," the iSmart Shankar actor wrote.

He added, "Thank you for dreaming big for your children & making them what they are today. Rest In Peace, Tatagaru."

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From humble beginnings of a lorry driver in Vijayawada sleeping with lorry tires under your bed to providing & caring for your family,you’ve always had the heart of a King.

You’ve shown us that richness comes not from what’s in your pocket but from what lies in your heart.
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— RAm POthineni (@ramsayz) May 18, 2021