A shocking piece of news surfaces from the South industry: Veteran Telugu director, producer, and actor Tripuraneni Chittibabu has passed away. The renowned personality died due to cardiac arrest. At the time of his demise, he was 71 years old. As per the reports, the director took his last breath at the hospital where he was admitted. Besides being linked to the entertainment industry, he was also a political analyst.
The reports suggest that on Wednesday night, Tripuraneni complained of chest pain, and he was rushed to the hospital in Hi-Tech City, Kondapur, Hyderabad. However, after some time, he passed away, and the doctor declared him dead due to a heart attack. Lovingly called Chitti, the director’s passing has left the whole Tollywood in deep shock.
Born on July 28, 1955, Tripuraneni’s real name was Varaprasad. He entered the world of entertainment with his father’s interest in movies. He started off as an assistant writer and marked his directorial debut with the film Santhanamm. He has made films like Pralayam, Premachu Chudu, and others. He is also known for introducing stars such as the late actress Soundarya and MS Narayana into the industry. He was a gem in the industry.
As soon as news of Tripuraneni’s death surfaced, the Tollywood stars mourned his passing, and indeed, it is a big loss for the industry.
