The sudden and unfortunate passing of Superstar Krishna, who has been a true pioneer of the Telugu film industry, has left the entire Telugu community in a major state of shock. The actor has been an icon of the industry, delivering several hits throughout his career, and appearing in more than 350 films.
His daughter, Manjula Ghattamaneni, took to social media and wrote an open letter to her father, talking about the man behind closed doors. She wrote, “Dearest Nana, You are a superstar to the world and for us, at home, you are a loving, simple father who is always there for us, no matter what. Even in your hectic schedules, you made it a point to be there for us, giving us all that we need. You never gave us any lectures on how to live life. You taught us through your actions. Your simplicity, gentleness, wisdom, discipline, punctuality and generosity are unparalleled. Your legacy and immense contribution to cinema continue to live forever. You are my strength, you are my backbone and you are my hero. Your love is an endless ocean. You gave us everything we need even when we didn’t know we needed it. I already miss you terribly. I miss our 11 am calls, lunches and conversations. I don’t think I can ever come to terms with your loss. Love you forever Nana.”
Manjula’s open letter to her father, describing the man that the public doesn’t know of, is a true testament to Krishna’s public image as well. He was a true gentleman throughout his career, and was always looked up to by everyone. He has been an actor who attracted no negativity and managed to create his own unique path in the industry. Here’s hoping that his soul rests in peace.