Veteran Telugu actor and producer GV Narayana Rao has passed away, confirmed actor Chiranjeevi in an emotional social media post.
Chiranjeevi, in his X post, shared a picture with the late GV Narayana Rao and wrote, “The news that renowned senior actor and producer, my dear friend GV Narayanan Rao garu, is no more has left me in profound shock. He was introduced to the silver screen with the 1976 film *Antuleni Katha*, and through his distinctive acting in numerous films and several television serials, he earned a special place in the hearts of audiences.”
ప్రముఖ సీనియర్ నటుడు, నిర్మాత, నా ఆత్మీయ మిత్రుడు జీవీ నారాయణరావు గారు ఇక లేరనే వార్త తీవ్ర దిగ్భ్రాంతికి గురిచేసింది.
1976లో ‘అంతులేని కథ’ చిత్రంతో వెండితెరకు పరిచయమైన ఆయన, ఎన్నో చిత్రాల్లోనూ, పలు టెలివిజన్ సీరియళ్లలోనూ తన విలక్షణమైన నటనతో ప్రేక్షకుల హృదయాల్లో ప్రత్యేక… pic.twitter.com/6yBSvnqmEf
— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) August 27, 2026
Chiranjeevi spoke of sharing a very close bond with Rao, remembering their films ‘Devanthakudu’ and ‘Yamudiki Mogudu’.
“I shared a very close bond with Narayanan Rao garu. As a producer who made films like ‘Devanthakudu’ and ‘Yamudiki Mogudu’ with me, our journey is filled with countless sweet memories. Praying to the Lord that his soul attain peace, I convey my deepest condolences to his family members, close associates, and admirers. Om Shanti,” he concluded.
A tribute was also shared on the social media handle of the Telugu Film Producers Council, mentioning that Rao passed away on Wednesday, August 26, in Hyderabad.
“We deeply regret to inform you that Sri G. V. Narayana Rao, Film Artist and Producer has passed away yesterday (26-08-26) at Hyderabad. Telugu Film Producers Council conveys its deepest condolonces to the bereaved family,” the post read.
We deeply regret to inform you that Sri G. V. Narayana Rao, Film Artist and Producer has passed away yesterday (26-08-26) at Hyderabad.
Telugu Film Producers Council conveys its deepest condolonces to the bereaved family. #TeluguFilmProducersCouncil #TFPC #GVNarayanaRao… pic.twitter.com/N2kQo5jhIU
— Telugu Film Producers Council (@tfpcin) August 27, 2026
Meanwhile, tributes and condolences have been pouring across social media platforms, with many remembering the late film producer’s works.
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