Telugu Celebrities Who Died in 2024

Sudheer Varma is a south Indian actor who predominantly works in the Telugu movie industry. He is known for his performances in the movies "Kundanapu Bomma" and "Second Hand." And he also delivered splendid performances in numerous series. Sudheer Varma attended a nunnery school in Vizag and earned a bachelor s degree from a prestigious college in Hyderabad. Never be confused with the Telugu director with the same name, Sudheer Varma. Varma is a native of Visakapattinam. Sudheer Varma, who debuted his cinematic breakthrough in 2013 with "Swamy Ra Ra," gained notoriety with the 2016 movie "Kundanapu Bomma," which was directed by Vara Mullapudi. 

Surya Kiran, was an Indian film director and actor renowned for his contributions to Telugu-language cinema. His notable directorial venture, Satyam, garnered acclaim for its compelling storytelling and deft direction. Kiran s journey in the entertainment world also included a stint as a contestant on the Telugu reality television show, Bigg Boss Telugu 4, where he left an indelible mark despite being eliminated in the first week.

Pavitra Jayaram was a well-known Indian actress, who primarily worked in the Telugu and Kannada television industries. She tragically passed away in a road accident. Pavitra was a part of several popular projects, including Tillottama, Trinayani, and Bucchi Naidu Kandriga. Many stars from both industries expressed their condolences on social media, mourning her untimely loss.

Chandrakanth, a popular actor from a Telugu daily soap, tragically died by suicide at his home in Alkapur, Telangana, on May 17th. His death followed the recent loss of his co-star and close friend, Pavithra Jayaram, who had passed away in a car accident. Before his death, Chandrakanth had shared an emotional post on Instagram. The news of his passing quickly went viral, with many stars from the industry expressing their shock and offering condolences.

Cherukuri Ramoji Rao, better known as Ramoji Rao, is an Indian businessman and media entrepreneur. He is the head of the Ramoji Group which owns, among other things, the world s largest film production facility, Ramoji Film City. Rao Cherukuri was born in Gudivada, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, into an agricultural family. Some of the companies owned by the Ramoji group include Margadarsi Chit Fund, Eenadu newspaper, ETV, Priya Foods, Ushakiron Movies and as mentioned above, the Ramoji Film City near Hyderabad. 

Gayathri, the daughter of veteran Telugu actor Rajendra Prasad, tragically passed away at the age of 38 after suffering a heart attack. Her health had worsened on the night of Friday, October 4th, and she was rushed to AIG Hospitals in Hyderabad. Unfortunately, she passed away despite efforts to save her. Many Tollywood celebrities visited her home to offer their condolences and provide support to her grieving father, Rajendra Prasad.