Actor Krishna Funeral Highlights: Superstar Laid to Rest; Mahesh Babu Breaks Down in Tears; Allu Arjun, Prabhas Console Him

Mahesh Babu’s daughter Sitara Ghattamaneni took to Instagram and remembered her grandfather, actor Krishna. “Weekday lunch will never be the same again….. You taught me so many valuable things… always made me smile 😔 Now all that’s left is my memory of you. You’re my hero… I hope I can make you proud someday. I’ll miss you so much Thatha garu,” she wrote.

The team of Gopichand30 paid a tribute to actor Krishna on their sets in Kolkata. The pictures emerged online.

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan offered her last respects to actor Krishna before the cremation.

More visuals of Mahesh Babu from the funeral of his father, superstar Krishna.

Mahesh Babu with wife Namrata Shirodkar, son Sitara and daughter Gautham at father Krishna’s funeral.

A massive gathering of fans bid adieu to the superstar at his funeral. More pics:

BJP Telangana President Bandi Sanjay Kumar paid his last respects to superstar Krishna, offered his condolences to Mahesh Babu.

Superstar Krishna, who played a wide variety of roles in his career, always wished to play and produce the biopic of Maratha warrior and King Shri Chatrapathi Sivaji. He had also said in interviews that he would like to host a talk show like Amitabh Bachchan’s Kaun Banega Crorepathi in Telugu, which currently airs as Meelo Yevaru Koteswarudu. He also said he wanted to act with his grandchildren on screen.

Noted evangelist KA Paul, founder of the Praja Shanti Party, was among those who paid their respects to Krishna. He also talked about his relationship with the late actor and about his greatness. Even though there will be many performers, Krishna Garu was a decent man who sought peace, according to K A Paul.

Click to read: ‘Peacefully Elevated To God’: Noted Evangelist KA Paul’s Tribute To Superstar Krishna

Superstar Krishna was cremated with full state honours on Wednesday afternoon in the presence of his family. Prabhas, Allu Arjun and Jr NTR among other celebrities attended the late actor’s last rites. The actor, whose film career spanned nearly five decades, had acted in more than 350 films in a variety of roles and was also awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2009 by the Government of India.

Krishna, Telugu superstar and Mahesh Babu’s father, was laid to rest in Hyderabad with full state honours.

Actor Mahesh Babu broke down into tears as he performed last rites of his father, Superstar Krishna.

Calling actor Krishna, a “true superstar and a real legend,” Varun Tej Konidela tweeted, “My deepest condolences to his family and fans… Om Shanti.”

Actress Shobhita Dhulipala said that she was “extremely saddened” to hear about the sudden loss of Superstar Krishna. She tweeted, “Your legacy will continue to remain through your brilliant and splendid work. Sending lots of positivity and love to @urstrulyMahesh and family during this very difficult period of time. #RIPSuperStarKrishnaGaru.”

Director-choreographer Prabhudheva penned a moving tribute to Superstar Krishna. He shared a throwback photo of the late Superstar with a series of folded hand emojis.

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan paid her last respects to late Superstar Krishna.

Fans have gathered for the last rites of Superstar Krishna, who passed away on Tuesday morning after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest.

Mahesh Babu was inconsolable after seeing his father and Superstar Krishna’s mortal remains. Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy comforted the actor in a heartbreaking photo which has gone viral on social media.

Former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu paid his last respects to Superstar Krishna.

Megastar Chiranjeevi arrives for Superstar Krishna’s last rites, which are currently underway at Mahaprasthanam crematorium in Hyderabad.