New Delhi: Nandamuri Taraka Ratna, a Telugu actor, died on Saturday, February 18, in Bengaluru. The 39-year-unexpected old’s death stunned the business. He had a heart attack about 20 days before.
His funeral took place today, February 20. Jr NTR, a Tollywood actor and his cousin, offered his respects.
Jr NTR, Kalyanram attend last rites of Nandamuri Taraka Ratna
Junior NTR paid his tribute to his late relative Taraka Ratna in Hyderabad before his funeral. Kalyanram, the Young Tiger’s brother, also appeared. PROs Vamsi and Shekar uploaded images of Jr NTR and the MLA star remembering their late cousin.
#NTR, #KalyanRam & Family paid their last respects to #TarakaRatna.@tarak9999 @NANDAMURIKALYAN #RIPTarakaRatna #JoharTarakRathna pic.twitter.com/mHQFiJepcA
— 𝐕𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐢𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐤𝐚𝐫 (@UrsVamsiShekar) February 20, 2023
Taraka Ratna’s death is a major blow to his family. Alekhya Reddy, his wife, is said to have become ill after learning of his death.
Who was Taraka Ratna?
Taraka Ratna was the son of Nandamuri Mohan Krishna and the grandson of famed cinema actor and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N T Rama Rao. His wife Alekhya and a daughter survive him.
Tarak Ratna was well known for his roles in the films Amaravathi and 9 Hours. Before entering politics, he had appeared in a few Telugu films, including his debut, Okato Number Kurraadu.
