The untimely demise of film producer and senior journalist BA Raju has come as a huge shock to the Telugu film industry. Starting his career as a film journalist, Raju backed many films in Tollywood and worked as PRO for over 1000 films. From veteran star heroes like Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna among others, the 57-year-old worked with almost all big heroes in the industry.
In his career spanning four decades, Raju produced films such as Chantigadu, Premikudu, Gundamma Gaari Manavadu, Savaal and Vaishakam, among others. He was known as a walking encyclopedia of Telugu films.
Now, celebs in Tollywood are taking to social media to mourn the demise of BA Raju.
Shocked and saddened by the sudden demise of B.A.Raju garu. My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family.🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/Vj3OMqdB8R
— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) May 22, 2021
Not able to process the sudden demise of BA Raju garu. I've known him since my childhood. We travelled together for many years and I worked with him very closely. pic.twitter.com/N6gbW8DPxv
— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) May 21, 2021
May your soul rest in peace! Raju garu, you will be terribly missed. Sending love and strength to his son in these tough times. 🙏🙏🙏
— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) May 21, 2021
The sudden demise of BA Raju Garu has left me in shock. As one of the most senior film journalists & PRO,he has contributed greatly to the Film Industry. I've known him since my earliest days in TFI. It is a huge loss.Praying for strength to his family. Rest in Peace Raju Garu 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/B5lytChlqW
— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) May 22, 2021
ఎంపీటీసీ, జెడ్పీటీసీ ఎన్నికల రద్దు హర్షణీయం – JanaSena Chief Shri @PawanKalyan pic.twitter.com/x9CPFROkuh
— JanaSena Party (@JanaSenaParty) May 21, 2021
Deeply saddened and at a loss for words over the sudden demise of BA Raju garu. I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to his family and the media fraternity. May his soul rest in peace 🙏🏻
— Krish Jagarlamudi (@DirKrish) May 22, 2021
#RipBaRajuGaru #RIPBARaju https://t.co/JrtT7I9Ewv
— IndustryHit.Com (@industry_hit) May 22, 2021
#RipBaRajuGaru #RIPBARaju https://t.co/Oxe1ETuMHm
— IndustryHit.Com (@industry_hit) May 22, 2021
#RipBaRajuGaru #RIPBARaju https://t.co/51L5J6mFyz
— IndustryHit.Com (@industry_hit) May 22, 2021
Shocked to hear the passing of B.A.Raju garu..
Such a positive man always smiling and spoke only good about everyone.
Really disheartening.
My condolences to his family.
Rest in peace.🙏🏽— Varun Tej Konidela 🥊 (@IAmVarunTej) May 22, 2021
Such terrible news to wake up to..we spoke on my birthday & he is always so full of encouragement and hope..been there right from my beginning days as a host.. aaynunte oka dhairyam undedi..you will be missed deeply BaaRaju garu..that’s how I call him.. used to 😞 #RipBaRajuGaru pic.twitter.com/YUAZiAarIu
— Anasuya Bharadwaj (@anusuyakhasba) May 22, 2021
We will miss you @baraju_SuperHit garu 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/LR5eftggTp
— Anil Ravipudi (@AnilRavipudi) May 22, 2021
B.A.Raju garu has been with me from my very first trip to Hyderabad untill the recent one. Always humorous and affectionate, he was a great support. Hard to believe he is no longer with us. Heartfelt condolences to the family. #RIPBaRaju sir. pic.twitter.com/gf80GBI6Sa
— Actor Karthi (@Karthi_Offl) May 22, 2021
He has been such a positive light in my life .. right from my first film .. every film that has released since then ..hit or flop .. he has always had a kind word to say . I will miss you terribly #RipBaRajuGaru A terrible loss 🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/PeoV0RPqjQ
— Samantha Akkineni (@Samanthaprabhu2) May 22, 2021
#BARajuGaru Such a Positive Soul always Given Me the Right Advice & So Much of Confidence Right for the Start of My Career
Always been that Strong Shoulders.Sir We Miss U Dear Sir #RipBaRajuGaru 💔 pic.twitter.com/hDZ0774L9t
— thaman S (@MusicThaman) May 22, 2021
Extremely saddened by the sudden demise of senior film journalist and PRO BA Raju Garu. He has worked with me on numerous occasions since the beginning of my career. This is a big loss to our Film Industry. Extending my deepest condolences to his family. Rest in Peace sir pic.twitter.com/Wh8AC7XeF0
— Kalyanram Nandamuri (@NANDAMURIKALYAN) May 22, 2021
Devastated & Shattered !!#BARajuGaaru was a Dear Friend, a Brother & a true Well Wisher who encouraged me all through my Career & has been with me through thick & thin
Will take a long time to get over this loss, Will Miss him to the Core….#RIPBARajuGaaru
— Vishal (@VishalKOfficial) May 22, 2021
One person who hoped that every film on every Friday worked 🤍
Raju gaaru you will be missed.
Your Whatsapp msgs will be missed.
Your unconditional love will be missed.
Rest in peace sir 🙏🏼— Nani (@NameisNani) May 21, 2021
I’m at a loss for words BA Raju Gaaru! I’ve known him since my first film and he’s always been such a warm and kind hearted person 😢
His presence will be missed! RIP 😢🙏🏼 https://t.co/3pZAx1WIES
— Venkatesh Daggubati (@VenkyMama) May 22, 2021
Extremely saddened & shocked to hear about the sudden demise of senior PRO & journalist @baraju_SuperHit garu. May his soul rest in peace. our condolences to his family members. pic.twitter.com/mtRwCYzfLQ
— Geetha Arts (@GeethaArts) May 22, 2021
సినిమానే ప్రపంచమనుకొని..
ఆ సినిమా తప్ప మరేమీ తెలియని..
మన సినిమా తల్లి ముద్దు బిడ్డ..
Super hit BA Raju గారి ఆకస్మిక మరణం మన తెలుగు సినీ పరిశ్రమకి తీరని లోటు..
*We Lost the Living Encyclopedia of Tollywood*You will always be cherished & remembered..
Rest in Peace pic.twitter.com/PyhCAWDo8k
— Naga Babu Konidela (@NagaBabuOffl) May 22, 2021