New Delhi: Senior entertainment journalist and film producer BA Raju passed away on Friday due to a cardiac arrest. His son Shiva Kumar shared the news on Twitter with a post, “With extreme sorrow & grief we would like to announce the untimely demise of our beloved father Shri B.A.Raju. He passed away due to sudden fluctuations of diabetes & cardiac arrest. May his Soul Rest In Peace. Dad Be A “Raju” Forever because You are a “SUPERHIT” in Our Hearts.”
With extreme sorrow & grief we would like to announce the untimely demise of our beloved father Shri B.A.Raju. He passed away due to sudden fluctuations of diabetes & cardiac arrest.
May his Soul Rest In Peace.
Dad Be A “Raju” Forever because You are a “SUPERHIT” in Our Hearts. pic.twitter.com/QpNYpFW4t0— Shiva Kumar B (@shivakumar2204) May 21, 2021
Starting his career as a film journalist, BA Raju became a film producer in the Telugu film industry. His debut film as a producer was Premalo Pavani Kalyan in 2002 and afdter that he went on to bankroll movies like Premikulu, Chantigaduand Premalo Pavani Kalyan.
His sudden death has left the entire Telugu film industry shocked and in grief. Celebritiess like Mahesh Babu, Chiranjeevi, Samantha Akkineni, Jr NTR and SS Rajamouli gave their condolences on social media:
He has been such a positive light in my life .. right from my first film .. every film that has released since then ..hit or flop .. he has always had a kind word to say . I will miss you terribly #RipBaRajuGaru A terrible loss ??? pic.twitter.com/PeoV0RPqjQ
— Samantha Akkineni (@Samanthaprabhu2) May 22, 2021
Not able to process the sudden demise of BA Raju garu. I’ve known him since my childhood. We travelled together for many years and I worked with him very closely. pic.twitter.com/N6gbW8DPxv
— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) May 21, 2021
May your soul rest in peace! Raju garu, you will be terribly missed. Sending love and strength to his son in these tough times. ???
— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) May 21, 2021
Truly shocked by the sudden demise of BA Raju garu. Losing a senior member like him, who has such a vast experience of working as a Film Journalist & PRO for over 1500 movies, is a void that cannot be filled.
You’ll be missed.Rest in peace.
— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) May 22, 2021
The sudden demise of BA Raju Garu has left me in shock. As one of the most senior film journalists & PRO,he has contributed greatly to the Film Industry. I’ve known him since my earliest days in TFI. It is a huge loss.Praying for strength to his family. Rest in Peace Raju Garu ?? pic.twitter.com/B5lytChlqW
— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) May 22, 2021
Prakash Raj also tweeted to express extreme shock on hearing this news as he wrote on Twitter, “Ahh .. No… this is devastating…too sudden…Raju Garu….. your love n support to the film fraternity will be missed .. thank you for always being there for everyone.. may his family have the strength to bear this pain.. will miss you #RIP”
Ahh .. No… this is devastating…too sudden…Raju Garu….. your love n support to the film fraternity will be missed .. thank you for always being there for everyone.. may his family have the strength to bear this pain.. will miss you #RIP pic.twitter.com/76e99vfWyt
— Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) May 22, 2021
Condolences pour in from the entire industry
Shocked and saddened by the sudden demise of B.A.Raju garu. My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family.?? pic.twitter.com/Vj3OMqdB8R
— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) May 22, 2021
Well wisher and a dear friend of mine for 37 years.. …RIP dear BA Raju Garu !! @baraju_SuperHit We will miss you ..The Telugu film industry will miss you!!? pic.twitter.com/RLStqWbtoA
— Nagarjuna Akkineni (@iamnagarjuna) May 22, 2021
Totally shocked to hear this :((
He spoke to me 2 days bak..Such a Lovely affectionate Human..
Always had been a great support since the beginning of my career???❤️
You will always be remembered for ur Legendary work dear Raju Garu @baraju_SuperHit ??❤️#RipBaRajuGaru ?❤️?? pic.twitter.com/tZFSJk5ANm
— DEVI SRI PRASAD (@ThisIsDSP) May 21, 2021