Kaikala Satyanarayana, a veteran Telugu actor, died today at the age of 87.

Kaikala Satyanarayana, a legendary Telugu actor, died in the early hours of December 23 at his home in Hyderabad. For the previous several months, the 87-year-old actor has been fighting a number of health concerns. Fans rushed to social media shortly after Satyanarayana’s death to commemorate him. More information about the last rituals will be released shortly.

Satyanarayana wasn’t feeling well for a long. He was said to be suffering from age-related problems. A few weeks ago, the actor was also hospitalised to a private hospital in Hyderabad. His health has stabilised with the prompt action. He’d been released from the hospital. However, his health began to deteriorate once again, and he was in serious condition. Doctors cared for him at home till yesterday night. Satyanarayana died in the early hours of Friday, December 23, at his home in Film Nagar, Hyderabad. His last rituals will be held tomorrow at Hyderabad’s Mahaprasthanam.

Kaikala Satyanarayana was born in Kauthavaram, Gudlavalleru Mandal, Krishna District, on July 25, 1935. Vijayawada and Gudivada were the places where I studied. Natasarvabhauma is the name given to Kaikala Satyanarayana Navarasa. Kaikala is survived by his wife, Nageswaramma, and their three children: one boy and two daughters. He made his film debut in 1959 with Sipai Kuturu. In his 60-year career, he appeared in over 777 films. He lingered in the hearts of the audience, particularly as Yumu.