The Telugu film industry received the heartbreaking news of the passing away of Allu Kanakaratnam, the wife of legendary actor and Padma Shri awardee Allu Ramalingaiah. Kanakaratnam passed away early on Saturday morning at the age of 94. She had been residing with her grandson, popular actor Allu Arjun, at his Jubilee Hills residence in Hyderabad.

Allu Kanakaratnam passes away

Kanakaratnam is survived by her children, including renowned producer Allu Aravind, and Kondella Surekha, along with several grandchildren including star actors Allu Arjun and Ram Charan. Her final rites are expected to take place this afternoon at Kokapet. The body has been kept at Allu Aravind’s residence from 9 AM for friends, family, and well-wishers to pay their last respects.

Kanakaratnam had been hospitalised in Hyderabad earlier this March. She last appeared publicly in 2022 during the centenary celebrations of her husband Allu Ramalingaiah, wherein she was brought on stage in a wheelchair. She was known for her keen interest in cinema, and she often listened to story narrations for her grandson. Interestingly, she had personally approved Allu Arjun’s Race Gurram, expressing special delight at its Brahmanandam comedy track.