Veteran filmmaker, producer and actor Tripuraneni Chittibabu passed away at the age of 71. He breathed his last on Wednesday night at a private hospital in Hyderabad due to a heart attack. His death has shocked the Telugu film world and brought grief to millions of his fans and colleagues. Known for his strong voice and candid opinions, Chittibabu was also a respected public commentator beyond cinema.
Last moments of Tripuraneni Chittibabu in Hyderabad
According to 123 Telugu, Tripuraneni Chittibabu complained of chest pain on Wednesday evening. His family took him to a private hospital in Hyderabad’s Kondapur area. Despite medical attention, the doctors declared him dead. His death has quite shaken the industry; dozens of film personalities are expressing their grief and sharing moments about their relationship with him.
From Assistant Writer to Successful Director: The Journey of Tripuraneni Chittibabu
Born name Varaprasad on July 28, 1955 in Gudlavalleru village of Krishna district, Chittibabu belonged to a famous film family. He was the son of the famous Maharathi writer Tripuraneni. Following in his father’s footsteps, he entered the film industry and worked as an assistant in the writing department before becoming a director. He made his directorial debut with ‘Santhanam’ in 1984 and later directed ‘Na Peru Durga’, ‘Pralayam’, ‘Preminchi Choodu’ and ‘Raitu Bharatham’.He has usually credited Mohan Babu for helping him become a director.
Tripuraneni Chittibabu’s legacy and contributions
Actor Tripuraneni Chittibabu brought them to the film industry. Much was attributed to him Soundaryafirst exposure to the cinema. In addition to this, he was also the one who shaped the careers of many other artists, not to mention comedians. MS Narayana. Chittibabu Express was also a platform where the star offered his views on various issues. Tollywood was in deep grief when he died. Filmmakers and audiences alike would certainly cherish and remember his creative works.
