Veteran Telugu actor Chandra Mohan passes away

CHENNAI: Veteran Telugu actor Chandra Mohan passed away on Saturday, November 11. He was 80 years old.

The 82-year-old actor breathed his last on Saturday morning around 9.57 am at Hyderabad's Apollo Hospital, Jagan, the public relations officer (PRO) of Apollo Hospital, informed.

According to reports, the final farewell and last rites are scheduled to take place in Hyderabad on November 13, Monday.

Chandra Mohan, popularly known as Chandra Mohan, was born in Pamidimukkala village of Krishna district on May 23, 1943.

He made his debut through the 1966 film 'Rangula Ratnam' directed and produced by BN Reddy, for which he was awarded the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh government’s Nandi Award for Best Actor.

He acted in a number of films, including 'Shankarabharanam', 'Seethaamalakshmi', 'Padaharella Vayasu', 'Siri Siri Muvva', and 'Chandamama Raave'.

He won two Nandi Awards and one Filmfare Award South. He was also a cousin of veteran director and Dada Sahab Phalke award winner K Vishwanath. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Several Telugu film personalities have poured in their condolences to the actor. "His is a face that takes us down memory lane & puts a smile on our faces every time with his memorable Acting & characters. May your soul rest in peace Chandra Mohan sir. Om Shanti," actor Sai Dharam Tej wrote on X.

"Really sad to hear the news of Sri.ChandraMohan garu. He was a phenomenal actor and I grew up watching his movies and had the honor of acting with him in #Dhee. A wonderful human being. We all will miss him dearly," actor Vishnu Manchu wrote on X.

"Sad to know Chandra Mohan Garu is no more, mamy Golden films he gave to us, really we miss you sir. Om shanti," Director Maruthi wrote on X.