Political leaders mourn veteran Telugu actor Giribabu

AMARAVATI   Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan have expressed profound grief over the demise of veteran Telugu actor, director and producer Giribabu, who passed away at a private hospital in Hyderabad on Saturday. His death evoked widespread condolences from political leaders and film industry representatives, who recalled his contribution to Telugu cinema over a career spanning more than five decades and over 600 films.

The Governor expressed deep sorrow over the veteran actor’s demise and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family. Mr. Naidu described his death as unfortunate and recalled that Giribabu was born into an ordinary agricultural family in Prakasam district. He said the actor had earned appreciation for his performances as a villain, comedian and character artiste in over 600 films.

The Chief Minister prayed for peace to his soul and conveyed his condolences to the family. Mr. Pawan Kalyan said Giribabu had excelled in diverse roles as a protagonist, antagonist and character artiste, besides entertaining audiences with his comedy. He had also established himself as a successful director and producer, he said. The Deputy Chief Minister conveyed his condolences to Giribabu’s son and actor Raghu Babu and other family members.

Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh said Giribabu had entertained Telugu audiences with his distinctive performances in over 600 films during a career spanning four decades. His demise was an irreparable loss to the film industry, he said. Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh, Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha and Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar also mourned his death, recalling his versatility and invaluable contribution to cinema.

Mr. Durgesh noted that Giribabu had acted alongside legendary actors N.T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Krishna and Chiranjeevi. YSRCP president and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed shock over Giribabu’s demise, recalling his memorable performances as a villain, comedian and character artiste. He conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family, relatives, friends and fans.

MAA-AP founder and film director Dilip Raja said the association had adopted a condolence resolution at its office in Tenali. Born on June 8, 1946, in Ravinuthala village of Prakasam district, Giribabu made his debut as a villain in the 1973 film Jagame Maya. He subsequently established himself as an actor, director and producer, appearing in over 600 films.