Telugu superstar Allu Arjun’s grandmother, Allu Kanakaratnam, passed away on Saturday, August 30, at the age of 94.
During a heartfelt speech, Megastar Chiranjeevi revealed that he honoured one of his late mother-in-law’s last wishes by facilitating the donation of her eyes.
During his speech, Chiranjeevi said, “I was the first one to reach the residence of Allu Aravind after I heard the news. Allu Aravind was on his way from Bengaluru. I asked if he was ready to donate his mother’s eyes and he immediately said yes.”
He added, “My mother, my mother-in-law and I had a conversation in the past. I asked if she was ready to donate her eyes after death. She immediately replied yes. I remembered this past conversation and called My Blood Bank to arrange the donation of her eyes. The process was completed today.”
Reports suggest that Allu Arjun was in Mumbai for work when he heard the news. The actor immediately cancelled his schedule and returned to Hyderabad. Similarly, Ram Charan, who was in Mysore shooting for director Buchi Babu Sana’s Peddi, halted production and flew back to join his family for the last rites.
For the unversed, Ram Charan and Allu Arjun are cousins, with Allu Aravind and megastar Chiranjeevi being brothers-in-law. Mourning his mother-in-law’s demise, Chiranjeevi earlier penned an emotional note on X. He wrote, “Our mother-in-law.. The demise of Kanakarathnamma Garu, wife of Sri Allu Ramalingayya Garu, is extremely heartbreaking. The love, courage, and life values she showed to our families will forever be an inspiration to us. I pray to God that their sacred soul attains peace. Om Shanti.”
