Mahesh Babu’s elder brother and actor-producer Ramesh Babu died on January 8 due to prolonged illness. He was 56 years old. The Ghattamaneni family informed the tragic news with a statement. The final rites of Ramesh Babu will take place today, January 9. It is to be seen if Covid positive Mahesh Babu will take part in the rituals. The Maharshi actor is isolated at home.
Ramesh Babu was the elder son of Superstar Krishna. The actor and producer breathed his last on January 8 after battling illness for the past few months.
The Ghattamaneni family’s statement read, “It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Ghattamaneni Ramesh Babu garu. He will continue to live on in our hearts forever. In light of the current circumstances, we request all our well-wishers to adhere to the COVID norms and avoid gathering at the cremation venue.”
Mahesh Babu himself is currently under isolation, as he recently tested positive for coronavirus. According to reports, Ramesh Babu had been suffering from liver-related ailments for a prolonged period, and his health condition worsened on the night of January 8.
Ramesh Babu began his film career as a child actor, playing various roles mainly in his father Krishna’s films, including the hit film Alluri Seetharama Raju in 1974. After a break from acting in the early ‘80s, he made his debut as a lead actor with the 1987 film Samrat. He went on to appear in several films like Bazaar Rowdy, Krishna Gari Abbayi and Naa Ille Naa Swargam among others. He quit acting in 1997 and turned producer, involved in multiple films of his brother Mahesh Babu including Arjun, Athidhi and Dookudu.
Ramesh Babu is survived by his wife Mrudula, daughter Bharathi and son Jayakrishna, according to Eenadu. Many actors and directors from Tollywood mourned his passing. Actor Chiranjeevi offered his condolences to the Ghattamaneni family and wrote, “Shocked and deeply saddened by the demise of Shri.G.Ramesh babu. My heartfelt condolences to Shri.Krishna garu, @urstrulyMahesh and all the family members. May the Almighty give strength to the family to cope with the tragic loss (sic).”
