Film producer and senior journalist BA Raju passed away on Friday after suffering a cardiac arrest, as per media reports. BA Raju started his career as a film journalist and then become a producer in the Telugu film industry.
His son Shiva Kumar shared the news on Twitter as he wrote, “With extreme sorrow & grief we would like to announce the untimely demise of our beloved father Shri B.A.Raju. He passed away due to sudden fluctuations of diabetes & cardiac arrest. May his Soul Rest In Peace. Dad Be A “Raju” Forever because You are a “SUPERHIT” in Our Hearts.”
BA Raju’s sudden demise left the Telugu film industry shocked and saddened. Mahesh Babu, Samantha Akkineni, Jr NTR and SS Rajamouli took to social media accounts and expressed their condolences on social media. Check here!
May your soul rest in peace! Raju garu, you will be terribly missed. Sending love and strength to his son in these tough times. ???
— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) May 21, 2021
He has been such a positive light in my life .. right from my first film .. every film that has released since then ..hit or flop .. he has always had a kind word to say . I will miss you terribly #RipBaRajuGaru A terrible loss ??? pic.twitter.com/PeoV0RPqjQ
— Samantha (@Samanthaprabhu2) May 22, 2021
Truly shocked by the sudden demise of BA Raju garu. Losing a senior member like him, who has such a vast experience of working as a Film Journalist & PRO for over 1500 movies, is a void that cannot be filled.
You’ll be missed.Rest in peace.
— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) May 22, 2021
The sudden demise of BA Raju Garu has left me in shock. As one of the most senior film journalists & PRO,he has contributed greatly to the Film Industry. I've known him since my earliest days in TFI. It is a huge loss.Praying for strength to his family. Rest in Peace Raju Garu ?? pic.twitter.com/B5lytChlqW
— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) May 22, 2021
