Ravi Teja Father Death: Bhupathiraju Rajagopal Raju passes away at 90 in Hyderabad

Telugu Actor Ravi Teja Father Death: Ravi Teja's father, Bhupathiraju Rajagopal Raju, passed away late on Monday night, July 15, at the family’s residence in Hyderabad. He was 90 years old. As per India Today, Raju had been in poor health for a while. Though Ravi Teja hasn’t issued an official statement, sources confirm that the actor has stepped away from work to be with his family and manage the funeral arrangements.

A quiet life of principles
Rajagopal Raju maintained a low profile despite being the father of one of Telugu cinema’s biggest stars. A retired government pharmacist, he led a simple and peaceful life in Hyderabad with his wife, Rajya Lakshmi. The couple largely stayed away from the public eye, quietly supporting their children from the background.


A grief that echoes past loss
The family's current sorrow is compounded by memories of a previous loss—Ravi Teja’s younger brother, Bharath Raju, who died in a car accident a few years ago. With the passing of their father, the family is once again navigating a painful chapter.

Work halted on 'Mass Jathara’
'Ravi Teja, who had been busy shooting for his upcoming film ‘Mass Jathara’, has reportedly paused all professional commitments in light of the family tragedy. The film, directed by Bhanu Bhopavarapu, is set to be a high-octane action entertainer, with a screenplay co-written by the director and Nandu Savirigana. Ravi Teja reunites with Sreeleela, his co-star from Dhamaka, for this much-anticipated project.

[With TOI inputs]