Taraka Ratna laid to rest, father Nandamuri Mohanakrishna performs last rites

Telegu actor turned politician Taraka Ratna has been laid to rest amid tears. The last rites were performed by his father Nandamuri Mohanakrishna. Taraka Ratna passed away on Saturday (Feb 18) at the age of 39. He collapsed last month and was rushed to the hospital while participating in the launch of the state-wide ‘padayatra’ of TDP General Secretary Nara Lokesh. He remained critical even after getting treatment at a Bengaluru hospital and succumbed on Saturday. The mortal remains of Nandamuri Taraka Ratna were brought to his



residence in Rangareddy on Sunday morning and today, his funeral will be held. Reportedly, the late actor's wife Alekhya Reddy has fallen unwell.

Several celebrities from the South Indian film industry paid their respects to Taraka Ratna including his cousin Jr NTR, actor Allu Arjun among others. Many videos and photos are also going viral on the internet in which family and friends can be seen paying their respects to the late actor. In one of the videos, Nandamuri Balakrishna can be seen getting emotional.