Ravi Teja’s Father Rajagopal Raju Dies at 90; Condolences Pour In from Chiranjeevi and Others

Ravi Teja’s Father Rajagopal Raju Passes Away at 90; Chiranjeevi Offers Heartfelt Condolences.

Bhupathiraju Rajagopal Raju, father of popular Telugu actor Ravi Teja, passed away at the age of 90 on Tuesday night at the actor’s Hyderabad residence. According to family sources, his death was due to age-related ailments. Details of the final rites are yet to be announced.

A retired pharmacist, Rajagopal Raju led a low-key life despite his son’s fame. His professional journey took the family across cities like Jaipur, Delhi, Mumbai, and Bhopal. Even after Ravi Teja’s rise to stardom, Raju continued working and largely stayed away from the public eye. He is survived by his wife Rajya Lakshmi and two sons, including Ravi Teja. His third son, Bharath Raju, also an actor, died in a road accident in 2017.

Industry Pays Tribute
Fans and colleagues expressed shock and condolences on social media. Veteran actor Chiranjeevi, in a message shared by trade analyst Ramesh Bala, said:

“I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Ravi Teja’s father, Rajagopal Raju garu. I last met him on the sets of Waltair Veerayya. In this difficult time, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace.”

About Ravi Teja
Ravi Teja, born Bhupatiraju Ravi Shankar Raju, started his career as an assistant director before making a breakthrough with Sindhooram in 1997. He went on to become one of Telugu cinema’s most successful and highest-paid actors. His latest appearance was in the 2024 film Mr. Bachchan.