Veteran Telugu actor MS Narayana passed away at a private hospital in Hyderabad on Friday. He was 63.
The actor is survived by his wife Kala Prapoorna, daughter Sasi Kiran and son Vikram.
MS Narayana was admitted to the hospital a couple of days ago after he fell sick while visiting his native village in West Godavari district. He was reportedly suffering from malaria and lung infection. He was in a critical condition and was on ventilator support. On Friday morning, the actor breathed his last.
Born in April 1951, MS Narayana began acting in films in 1997. He has starred in more than 700 films, according to reports. The actor was popular for his comic timing and witty dialogues.
Some of his popular films include "Dookudu," "Baadshah," "Ready" and "Attarintiki Daaredi", among others. His latest film "Pataas" hit the screens on Friday and his upcoming films include "Rey" and "Shankara."
Narayana won several awards, including the Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian five times and the Filmfare Award for "Dookudu." He has also written dialogues for several films, including Suman starrer "Alexander."
Many Tollywood celebrities and fans of the actor have condoled his death.
Manchu Manoj: Rip M.S Narayana Garu .. He was our fav uncle as he gave us Soo much love and happiness .. Will miss him badly :(
Lakshmi Manchu: "RIP Ms Narayana uncle. Gone too soon. Strength to the family. Known him since I was a little girl. Nana introduced him in movies."
Samantha: "MS Narayana garu had the kindest face and from the little I knew of him, the kindest soul too. Irreplaceable talent. RIP sir."
Siddharth: "MS Narayana garu was a learned man,a versatile actor and a very kind soul. Terrible loss for Telugu cinema and his millions of fans. RIP sir."
Varun Sandesh: "RIP MS Narayana Garu.. Honour to have worked with you sir.. You will b missed badly.. Strength to the family..."
Vennela Kishore: "Shattering..hard to accept, icon of tollywood comedy..MS Narayana garu is no more..wil always cherish the moments i got 2 spend with u sir."
Sushanth: "Thank You MS Narayana Garu, for putting a smile on our faces so often. You will be terribly missed. RIP Sir..."
Rahul Ravindran: "RIP MS Narayana Garu... Wish I had gotten to work with him. A man who made millions smile...Hope you're in peace sir."
Rakul Preet: "In extreme shock wd the sudden demise of MS Narayana garu. Worked wd him in two films. May his soul RIP. Strength to d family"
