Noted producer Mahesh Koneru passed away today due to cardiac arrest. He was the publicist for actors Jr NTR, Nandamuri Kalyanram and production house NTR Arts. He also handled the promotions of mega movies Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali: The Conclusion. Everyone in the Telugu film industry is shocked to hear the news and condolences are pouring in on social media for Koneru. Jr NTR, Rakul Preet Singh and other noted personalities of the Telugu film industry mourned his demise.
The RRR actor is “shell shocked and utterly speechless” by his demise. He took to his Twitter handle and offered his condolences for his “dearest friend”. “With the heaviest of heart and in utter disbelief, I am letting you all know that my dearest friend @SMKoneru is no more. I am shell shocked and utterly speechless. My sincerest condolences to his family and his near and dear,” he tweeted.
Take a look at his tweet here.
With the heaviest of heart and in utter disbelief, I am letting you all know that my dearest friend @SMKoneru is no more. I am shell shocked and utterly speechless.
My sincerest condolences to his family and his near and dear. pic.twitter.com/VhurazUPQk
— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) October 12, 2021
Actress Rakul wrote, “Oh no !! This is terrible news !! May his soul RIP.. strength to the family ? #maheshkoneru this is toooo sad”.
Oh no !! This is terrible news !! May his soul RIP.. strength to the family 😞 #maheshkoneru this is toooo sad https://t.co/39ajPHk5rs
— Rakul Singh (@Rakulpreet) October 12, 2021
In his career span, Mahesh had produced films like 118, Thimmarusu, Police Vari Heccharika and Sabhaku Namaskaram. His last release was Sabhaku Namaskaram. He also distributed hit Tamil films such as Bigil and Master in Telugu states.
May his soul rest in peace and we offer our heartfelt condolences to Mahesh’s family and friends.