Tollywood legend Kaikala Satyanarayana passes away at 87

Kaikala Satyanarayana passed away on Friday at his residence in Filmnagar, Hyderabad, The actor was admitted to the hospital a few days ago due to age-related illnesses.

The last rites will be performed on Saturday at Hyderabad Mahaprasthanam.

Born in 1935, Kaikala Satyanarayana began his career in the 1959 film Sipayi Koothuru directed by Changayya and would go on to work as a stand-in for N.T. Rama Rao until NTR cast him in his 1960 film Apoorva Sahasra Siraccheda Chintamani.

The actor is known for his iconic villain roles in movies like Narthanasala, Bhale Rangadu, and Kondaveeti Simham.

Some of his most notable performances include movies like Yamaleela, Yamudiki Mogudu, Prema Nagar, Dana Veera Soora Karna, Murari, Cheppave Chirugali,

He has acted in 750 films in a career spanning nearly 5 decades. In 2017 he was awarded the Filmfare lifetime achievement award.

His last acting role was in the 2019 smash hit Maharshi in which he stared alongside Mahesh Babu.

Kaikala Satyanarayana also produced the critically and commercially sucessfull 1994 movie Bangaru Kutumbam which starred Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jayasudha in the lead.

The actor entered politics in 1996, winning Lok Sabha elections from the Machilipatnam constituency.

Many Tollywood celebrities including Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Mahesh Babu, Nani, and more paid tribute to the legend via social media.

Deeply saddened by the demise
of legendary actor Kaikala Satyanarayana garu. He will continue to live on through his work.
My deepest condolences to his family.#RIPKaikalaSatyanaryanaGaru

— Gopichand (@YoursGopichand) December 23, 2022

Very sad news!

End of an era!

Kaikala Satyanarayana garu is no more.

Navarasa Nata Sarvabhowma.#Kaikala Satyanarayana pic.twitter.com/ZOrp3H4bGT

— Ananya Nagalla (@AnanyaNagalla) December 23, 2022

Deeply saddened waking up to the news of Kaikala Satyanarayana garu’s demise..He was my most favourite actor as I was growing up..fell in love with him in and as Ghatotkachudu❤️He will always be remembered for his versatility and his enormous contribution towards TFI..Om Shanti🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/h88N2WgQMQ

— Anasuya Bharadwaj (@anusuyakhasba) December 23, 2022

Grief-stricken by the demise of the
legendary actor Kaikala Satyanarayana garu. He is One of the finest actors Indian cinema has ever seen.

My sincere condolences to his family & dear ones. Om Shanti 🙏

— Ravi Teja (@RaviTeja_offl) December 23, 2022

Rest in peace
Navarasa Natana Sarvabhouma
Sri Kaikala Satyanarayana garu 🙏 pic.twitter.com/SBhoGATr0y

— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) December 23, 2022

Deeply saddened to hear the demise of Kaikala Satyanarayana Garu..
His contribution to our film industry will be remembered forever !!
May his soul rest in peace🙏

— Ram Charan (@AlwaysRamCharan) December 23, 2022

Kaikala Satyanarayana gaaru 💔
One of my favourite actors from golden era of Telugu cinema. Mana intlo Manishi la anipistharu. Legendary body of work. Condolences to family🙏🏼

— Nani (@NameisNani) December 23, 2022

Saddened to know about the passing of Kaikala Satyanarayana garu. An absolute legend who immortalised many characters on our Telugu silver screen.

Om Shanti

— Kalyanram Nandamuri (@NANDAMURIKALYAN) December 23, 2022

Extremely saddened by the passing away of #KaikalaSatyanarayana garu. I have some very fond memories of working with him. He will be missed. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. May his soul rest in peace 🙏🙏🙏

— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) December 23, 2022

There will be a public homage to the legend at his residence today, many Tollywood stars are expected to attend and pay tribute to the legend one last time.

The actor is survived by his wife Nageswaramma and his four children.