Murali Krishna Death: Reason, Profession, And Family Details Of S. Janaki’s Son

Murali Krishna Passes Away: The South Indian film and music fraternity is mourning the demise of Murali Krishna, the only son of legendary playback singer S. Janaki. Murali Krishna passed away at the age of 65, triggering an outpouring of condolences from across the industry and among fans of the veteran singer.

According to a report by Asianet News Telugu, Murali Krishna had been suffering from health-related issues for the past few days and breathed his last in the early hours of Thursday. Meanwhile, Times of India, citing Tamil news portal Nakkheeran, reported that the cause of death was a heart attack. While the family has not issued a detailed medical statement, both reports indicate that his passing was sudden, adding to the shock and grief surrounding the loss.

The news of Murali Krishna's death was first shared publicly by popular playback singer K S Chithra, who took to social media to express her sorrow. In an emotional post, she wrote that she was shocked to learn about the sudden demise of Murali "Anna," referring to him as a loving brother. She also prayed for strength for "Janaki Amma" to endure what she described as an unbearable loss, and wished peace to the departed soul. Her message resonated widely, with many members of the film fraternity echoing similar sentiments.

Career in Cinema, Classical Dance, and Personal Life

Murali Krishna was not directly involved in playback singing like his mother, but he had his own association with the film and performing arts world. He was known as a multi-talented individual who worked as both an actor and a classical dancer. As reported by Sakshi, Murali Krishna appeared in films such as Vinayakudu and Mallepuvvu. Apart from acting, he was highly proficient in Bharatanatyam and had performed on several stages over the years. He was also known to have trained multiple students in the classical dance form.

Details about Murali Krishna's personal life have also emerged through media reports. According to Times of India, his wife was Chennai-based classical dancer Uma. The couple had two daughters before eventually getting divorced. In recent years, Murali Krishna was reportedly living with his mother, S. Janaki.

S. Janaki, one of the most celebrated voices in Indian cinema, has sung thousands of songs across Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi films. She was married to V. Ramprasad, and Murali Krishna was their only child. His passing marks a deeply personal loss for the singer, who has largely remained away from the public eye in recent times.