Actor-producer Ramesh Babu died of complications arising out of liver issues on Sunday. The son of veteran Telugu superstar Krishna and elder brother of Mahesh Babu, he was 56 years old.
Ramesh Babu was admitted to AIG Hospitals on Saturday night in an unconscious state. The family put out a statement asking well-wishers to not crowd their residence owing to COVID protocols.
An Official Press Statement from the Ghattamaneni Family over the untimely demise of Shri. Ghattamaneni Ramesh Babu garu !#RIPRameshBabu 🙏 pic.twitter.com/WCDL1TfL16
— GMB Entertainment (@GMBents) January 8, 2022
Ramesh Babu began his career at the age of 12. His first film as a solo lead was Samraat (1987). He retired from acting in 1997 to turn producer and went on to back Mahesh Babu's films Arjun (2004) and Athidhi (2007).
Mahesh Babu, who recently tested positive for COVID-19, bid his sibling farewell with the following message:
You have been my inspiration
You have been my strength
You have been my courage
You have been my everything
If not for you, I would not have been half the man I am today. Thank you for everything you've done for me.
Now just rest...rest...
In this life and if at all I have another, you’ll always be my 'Annaya'
Love you forever and ever and ever.
Ramesh Babu's demise was mourned by several senior members of the Telugu film industry including Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh, Ram Charan and Akkineni Nagarjuna.
Shocked and deeply saddened by the demise of Shri.G.Ramesh babu. My heartfelt condolences to Shri.Krishna garu ,@urstrulyMahesh and all the family members. May the Almighty give strength to the family to cope with the tragic loss.
— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) January 9, 2022
Extremely shocked and saddened by the demise of Ramesh babu Gaaru. My sincere condolences to @urstrulyMahesh and all the family members. May his soul rest in peace 🙏🏼
— Venkatesh Daggubati (@VenkyMama) January 9, 2022
Saddened by the sudden passing of Sri. Ramesh Babu garu.
— Ram Charan (@AlwaysRamCharan) January 9, 2022
My condolences to Krishna garu, Mahesh Babu & his whole family🙏🙏
Deepest condolences to krishna garu🙏 @urstrulyMahesh and family… May God give you strength in these dark times #RIPRameshBabu
— Nagarjuna Akkineni (@iamnagarjuna) January 9, 2022