Allu Arjun’s Vedam co-star Nagaiah passes away

Veteran actor Nagaiah left for the heavenly abode on March 27. According to a report in Glute, the veteran actor breathed his last in the wee hours of Saturday. Nagaiah is best remembered for his memorable role in Krish Jagarlamudi’s Vedam. The film starred Allu Arjun and Manchu Manoj in the lead role.

Nagaiah has more than 30 films to his credit and he mostly played cameos in them. The veteran actor is fondly remembered for his role of Siricilla Ramulu in Vedam.

The same report further stated that Nagaiah breathed his last around 4:30 am on March 27. The veteran actor was not keeping well for quite some time after his wife’s death.

 

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As work offers dried up over the period of time, Nagaiah’s financial condition had worsened. So much so that he was found begging. Amidst the pandemic, Movie Artistes Association (MAA)and the Telangana government had offered him financial support.

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Apart from Vedam, the veteran actor was also seen in films like Ramayya Vasthavayya, Nagavalli, Okkadine, Student Star, Spider among others.

We extend our deepest condolences to Nagaiah’s family and fans. May his soul rest in peace.

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