Telugu actor Ravi Teja's father, Bhupathiraju Rajagopal Raju passed away on Tuesday night (July 15) at the age of 90 due to age-related ailments at his residence in Hyderabad. Ravi Teja's father hailed from Jaggampeta, Andhra Pradesh and was a pharmacist, who maintained a low profile in Hyderabad. He and his wife hardly made any public appearances.
About Bhupathiraju Rajagopal Raju
Rajagopal Raju is survived by his wife Rajya Lakshmi and two sons, including Ravi Teja. His third son, actor Bharath Raju, who passed away in a car accident in 2017.
Details regarding Ravi Teja's father Rajagopal Raju's funeral and cremation are awaited.
Ravi Teja is yet to issue a statement.
Chiranjeevi's Emotional Tribute
Trade analyst Ramesh Bala shared a condolence message from Chiranjeevi on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, which read: "I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Ravi Teja's father, Raj Gopal Raju garu. I last met him on the sets of Waltair Veerayya. In this difficult time, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family. I pray for his soul to rest in peace.
Ravi Teja's Work Front
On the work front, Ravi Teja was last seen in Mr. Bachchan, which is an official remake of the 2018 Hindi film Raid and was released on August 15, 2024. However, the film was declared as a disaster at the box office.
Ravi Teja is currently gearing up for the release of his upcoming film, Mass Jathara, which is set to release on August 27. The film also features Sreeleela in the lead.
