Ravi Teja’s Father Rajagopal Raju Passes Away at 90; Chiranjeevi Pays Tribute

Ravi Teja’s Father Rajagopal Raju Passes Away at 90; Chiranjeevi Leads Condolences.

Bhupathiraju Rajagopal Raju, father of Telugu superstar Ravi Teja, passed away at the age of 90 late Tuesday night at the actor’s residence in Hyderabad. According to the family’s publicists, his demise was due to age-related health issues. Details regarding the final rites are awaited.

A former pharmacist, Rajagopal Raju led a quiet life away from the limelight, despite his son’s massive stardom. Over the years, he and his family lived across various cities including Jaipur, Delhi, Mumbai, and Bhopal due to his work. Even after Ravi Teja’s rise to fame, Rajagopal Raju remained active professionally and rarely made public appearances along with his wife Rajya Lakshmi.

He is survived by his wife and two sons, including Ravi Teja. His third son, actor Bharath Raju, tragically passed away in a car accident in 2017.

Tributes Pour In
Fans and well-wishers of Ravi Teja took to social media to express grief and offer condolences. The Telugu film industry also shared its support during this time of mourning.

Superstar Chiranjeevi shared a heartfelt message through trade analyst Ramesh Bala, saying,

“I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Ravi Teja’s father, Rajagopal 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: A Career of Grit and Stardom
Born Bhupatiraju Ravi Shankar Raju, Ravi Teja adopted his now-famous screen name in the early 1990s. He began his journey as an assistant director before getting his breakthrough with Sindhooram in 1997. Over the next decade, he emerged as one of Telugu cinema’s most bankable stars. His recent work includes the 2024 film Mr. Bachchan.