The former union minister and MP of Rajyasabha, Chiranjeevi condoled the demise of legendary director Bapu. Chiranjeevi released a press note stating that Bapu's demise is a great tragedy for Telugu people. Chiranjeevi mentioned that he learnt many things as an actor in 'Manavoori Pandavulu' directed by Bapu. Chiranjeevi also remembered Bapu's his combo's 'Mantrigari Viyyankudu'.
Meanwhile, the AP CM Chandrababu Naidu, Telangana CM KCR also expressed their condolences with the death of the great director. YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said Bapu as the pride of Telugu people. Natasimham Nandamuri Balakrishna said, 'Bapu's is remembered as long as the Telugu land exists. Moahan praised Bapu as a multi faceted and multi talented personality. SP Balasubrahmanyam, Brahmanandam, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Aamani, Jonnavithula and many more celebrities expressed their condolences to the members of the family of Bapu.