Telugu cinema's legendary Superstar Krishna Ghattamaneni passed away early this morning after suffering a cardiac arrest on November 14th. He is survived by son Tollywood Superstar Mahesh Babu and daughters Padmavathi, Manjula and Priyadarshini and grandchildren. His wife Indra Devi and eldest son Ramesh Babu passed away earlier this year. His secone wife actress Vijayanirmala passed away in 2019.

Though Krishna has acted in only one Tamil movie 'Kanthaswamy' starring Chiyaan Vikram he had a long association with Kollywood and was a close friend of the late legend Sivaji Ganesan. Most of Sivaji's Telugu films were with Krishna.

Top Tamil actors Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Suriya, Karthi, Simran and Radhika Sarathkumar were among the celebrites who condoled the passing away of Krishna. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin took to Twitter to post his message "Saddened by the passing away of veteran Telugu actor #SuperStarKrishnaGaru. He was a visionary who pioneered many innovations in Telugu Cinema. His demise is an irreparable loss to Indian Film Industry. I convey my heartfelt condolences to @urstrulyMahesh
& his family."

Rajinikanth "The demise of Krishna garu is a great loss to the Telugu film industry … working with him in 3 films are memories i will always cherish. My heartfelt condolences to his family …may his soul rest in peace @urstrulyMahesh."

Kamal Haasan "An icon of Telugu cinema Krishna gaaru is no more, an era ends with his demise. I wish to share the grief of brother @urstrulyMahesh
who has to bear this third emotional trauma of losing a mother, brother and now his father. My deepest condolence dear Mahesh gaaru."

Suriya "Our prayers and respects to Krishna garu, sending lots of love and strength to
@urstrulymahesh and family. It’s been a tough year for you brother.. We are with you!"

Karthi "Dear @urstrulyMahesh Krishna Garu entertained audiences worldwide for so many years & he will stay in our hearts forever. He was a super star who lived a complete life. Pls stay strong brother. It has been a very difficult year. My prayers and thoughts with you. #RIPKrishnaGaru

Simran "Deeply saddened to hear legendary actor Superstar #Krishna Garu is no more
Prayers & strengths to @urstrulymahesh garu and family. #RIPKrishnaGaru #RIPSuperstarKrishna"

Radhika Sarathkumar "Deeply saddened on the passing of #KrishnaGaru a man who made a great mark as a #SuperStarKrishna . May his soul #RIPKrishnaGaru . My condolences to @urstrulyMahesh and family in these trying times"