TNR dies due to COVID-19, Telugu film industry mourns the actor

New Delhi: Thummala Narsimha Reddy, well-known YouTube anchor, journalist and actor passed away on Monday to Covid-19. Popularly known as TNR was admitted to a private hospital in Hyderabad two days ago. He had tested positive for Covid and was since under home isolation. His family shifted him to a hospital due to his dropping oxygen level.

TNR was a well known YouTube anchor due to his interviews with celebrities on the channel ‘Frankly Speaking’. He also acted in few Telugu films as a character artist. Some of the movies he acted in are ‘Boni’, ‘Nene Raju Nene Mantri, ‘George Reddy’, ‘Subrahmanyapuram’ and ‘Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya’. He also worked as an assistant to writer and actor L.B. Sriram.

Many actors of the Telugu film industry condoled his death along with the journalist fraternity.

Shocked to hear that TNR gaaru passed away .. have seen few of his interviews and he was the best when it came to his research and ability to get his guests to speak their heart out . Condolences and strength to the family 🙏🏼

— Nani (@NameisNani) May 10, 2021

🙏TNR garu
Strength to the family 🙏
Such tough times.. pic.twitter.com/HpxEmJyPMK

— Sushanth A (@iamSushanthA) May 10, 2021

Shocked to hear that my friend TNR passed away .. Condolences and strength to the family 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/1iZGhR8zJP

— BANDLA GANESH. (@ganeshbandla) May 10, 2021

Shocked to hear that TNR gaaru passed away .. have seen few of his interviews and he was the best when it came to his research and ability to get his guests to speak their heart out . Condolences and strength to the family 🙏🏼

— Nani (@NameisNani) May 10, 2021

Bollywood actress Rakul Preet Singh also mourned the death of TNR

So shocked that you are no longer with us TNR Garu. Had done an interview in feb with him and little did I know it would be the last one. You will be remembered always for your contribution to journalism in telugu film industry ! RIP pic.twitter.com/zSAL14aKfl

— Rakul Singh (@Rakulpreet) May 10, 2021

Remembering our long conversations, ur sincere intention & patience in collecting facts & your love for cinema will always be cherished & stored in our memories.

Woke up to the news you have left the world… still can’t believe 🙏

You’ll be missed TNR garu 🙏
Rest in Peace 🙏

— Sandeep Reddy Vanga (@imvangasandeep) May 10, 2021

Rip TNR . A journalist of substance and ethics and a wonderful friend. You used to send me all your interviews without fail. We shall not see them anymore and we will miss you.🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/EoGWWMZAR3

— H.E Dr Naresh VK actor (@ItsActorNaresh) May 10, 2021