Telugu anchor and actor Thummala Narsimha Reddy aka TNR passes away due to COVID complications; Vijay Deverakonda, Nani mourn his demise

Telugu YouTube host, film journalist, and actor Thummala Narsimha Reddy aka TNR passed away on Monday (May 10) morning in Hyderabad due to Covid-19 related complications. He tested positive for Covid last week. He was hospitalized in Malkajgiri, Hyderabad. As per reports, his oxygen level dropped.

TNR was a popular Telugu actor who worked in films like Subrahmanyapuram, Nene Raju Nene Mantri, George Reddy, Savaari, Falaknuma Das, HIT, Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya and Jathi Ratnalu. He was also popular for his YouTube show, Frankly with TNR. His sudden demise has sent shockwaves to the Telugu film fraternity. His fans and celebs are mourning his death on social media.

Actor Nani took to his Twitter handle to condole TNR’s death. The V actor wrote, “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(sic)”.

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

Liger star Vijay Deverakonda wrote, “Thinking of you fondly, remembering our two long conversations, your genuine interest, love and patience.. Your passing away has left all of us at home shaken, you will be missed TNR sir.. My respects and love..(sic)”.

Thinking of you fondly, remembering our two long conversations, your genuine interest, love and patience..

Your passing away has left all of us at home shaken, you will be missed TNR sir..

My respects and love.. pic.twitter.com/DQqzhGnhAc

— Vijay Deverakonda (@TheDeverakonda) May 10, 2021

“This comes as a shocker …. lost a fine journalist .. may peace be with him !!,” wrote actor Sudheer Babu.

This comes as a shocker …. lost a fine journalist .. may peace be with him !! https://t.co/FdgG4qfQAz

— Sudheer Babu (@isudheerbabu) May 10, 2021

Check out some more condolences tweets here.

This is a huge loss, We will definitely Miss You #TNR. Inspired many contemporary anchors & journalists,gone too soon.
May your soul Rest In Peace!#RIPTNR pic.twitter.com/gqK7vZkdhC

— Bobby (@dirbobby) May 10, 2021

So shocked to hear the bad news. This virus ?? We really give up. Scrolled my phone to look for TNR garu’s last message to me.
“Will meet soon in my show…. ?
Of course if u r intrested only.?” #RIPTNR Gone before we got to meet on his show. My prayers with his family ?? pic.twitter.com/MBfJivQ5bS

— Smita (@smitapop) May 10, 2021

May TNR’s soul rest in peace!

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