Entire Telugu cinema is in deep sorrow as grief surrounded Film Nagar, Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, Srinagar Colony, Krishna Nagar and surrounding areas in Hyderabad dominated by film related activity. Everywhere there’s only one subject to discuss that’s about the greatness of legendary Dasari Narayana Rao and the kind of influence this man showed on industry before succumbing to death yesterday.
While social media is paying rich homage to Dasari, here are few of condolence messages from cinema celebrities:
Mahesh Babu - Shocked and saddened by the news of Dasari Narayana Rao Garu's passing away. May his soul rest in peace. His death leaves a void that can never be filled. Prayers and strength with the whole family.
Allu Arjun - Legendary Director Dasari Narayana Rao garu no more. RIP. Condolences to his family & all his people.
Rakul Preet Singh - RIP Dasarinarayanarao garu!! U shall always be remembered
Ram - Your deeds & your contribution to our industry will keep you alive for a long long time Dasarinarayanarao Garu.. Rest In Peace now..
Kajal Agarwal - Deeply saddened by the sudden demise of Dasari NarayanaRao garu, a great soul and legend! My heartfelt condolence. RIP sir
Director Krish - Dasari lives long in our memories till the time cinema exists on this earth. Dasari is a personification of 24 crafts and a unique power. He earned immense respect for director’s seat and made entire film industry realize that Director is Captain of the cinema.
Boyapati Srinu – Darshaka Dronacharya Dasari is a pinnacle in Telugu cinema. Let the entire director community walk in his footsteps fulfilling his ideals.
Mohan Babu – The life my family is enjoying today is the blessing from Dasari. I pray Lord Sai to take care of my godfather’s soul.
Balakrishna – Dasari took Telugu cinema’s motion onto a new path. I express my deep condolences on his death.
Sriwass – Dasari is a flash of inspiration for me and a leader for Telugu cinema. We need time to absorb this tragic news.
Gopichand – As a director and industry big head, we cannot recover this loss.
Sai Korrapati – Dasari was partial towards producers and worked for securing the interests of producers. I am unable to digest the news.
Nara Rohith – Dasari lived a purposeful life for the well being and development of Telugu cinema.
Sampath Nandi – In spite of Dasari’s physical absence in between us, his inspirational words and teachings drive us forever.
Producer PVP – Though Dasari is physically not between us but his achievements will remain forever.
Director N Shankar – Telugu cinema expanded its wings proudly under the visionary direction of Dasari.
Director Teja – For the first time Dasari proved that stardom is not just meant for heroes. His demise is an irrecoverable loss.
Sharwanand - Dasari is a pride of Telugu people. H enhanced the respect for directors. May his soul rest in peace!
Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas - I pray for Dasari’s soul to rest in peace. Industry lost a legendary person.
Manchu Vishnu, Manoj – Dasari is not only a head personality for industry, he is the head of our family. This is a personal loss for us.
Producer Ashwini Dutt – Dasari is one of those rare directors worked for well being of producers. He is a true producer’s director. Industry needs to learn a lot from him.
Chandoo Mondeti - Dasari is not only a legendary director, he is a precious jewel in the crown of Telugu cinema. We miss him.
Vijay Devarakonda – Dasari garu is an inspirational force for many young artists including me.
Kranthi Madhav – Dasari garu blessed me by watching my first film and encouraged me to do more good films.
Raj Kandukuri – Dasari garu stood as pillar support in release of our Pellichoopulu. We are unable to tolerate the news of his demise.
Sree Vishnu – Dasari was a great man. He was one of the early ones to have blessed me as an actor. Industry lost a good human being.
Director Ravi Babu – I am influenced a lot as an artist and director by Dasari gari films. I am deeply pained hearing the sad news.
Indraganti Mohana Krishna – I’ve developed a quality of imbibing Telugu values in my films only by watching Dasari garu.
Sudheer Varma – Irrespective of age, Dasari garu had an attitude of encouraging all the talented people coming into industry. I pray for his soul to rest in peace.
J Bhagawan, J Pulla Rao – Film industry lost a pillar personality today. He resolved many issues connected to this field. Let god give his family members enough strength to overcome these toughest times.