Actor-producer Ramesh Babu, brother of Mahesh Babu passed away at 56

Actor-producer Ramesh Babu passes away on Saturday night due to health complications. He was actor Mahesh Babu's elder brother and Superstar Krishna's elder son Ghattamaneni Ramesh. He was 56. Ramesh Babu started his career as a child artist in his father Krishna's movies and later went on to perform lead roles in several films. He turned producer and made hit movies such as 'Arjun' and 'Atithi'.

"It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Ghattamaneni Ramesh



Babu garu. He will continue to live in our hearts forever," GMB Entertainment, the official Twitter handle of Mahesh Babu Entertainment said on Saturday night.

In the light of current circumstances, the family members requested the well-wishers to adhere to COVID-19 norms and avoid gatherings at the cremation venue, the tweet added.

After the family announced the sad demise, celebs, friends of the family and fans took to social media to condole the sad demise.