Legendary actor Chandra Mohan, who is considered by many to be a doyen and pioneer in Telugu cinema, passed away on Saturday morning, November 11. He was 82. According to reports, Chandra Mohan had been hospitalized due to health issues and was undergoing treatment for heart-related ailments in a private hospital in Hyderabad, Telangana. It is also being stated that he suffered a cardiac arrest and breathed his last at 09:45 a.m. earlier today morning. He is survived by his wife, Jalandhara, and two daughters. The final farewell and last rites ceremony will reportedly take place in Hyderabad on Monday.
The news of Chandra Mohan's passing has come as a big shock to the Telugu film fraternity and fans, who have been paying their condolences on social media, with many leading stars also recalling the times they spent together with the iconic actor and remembering his memorable performances. Tamil PRO Riaz K. Ahmed paid his tribute to the Telugu cinema stalwart hailing his performances in MGR's Naalai Namadhe (1975), Kamal Haasan's Neeya (1979), and Ram Robert Rahim (1980).
Legendary Actor Sri Chandra Mohan garu passed away. Our deepest condolences to his family.
— RIAZ K AHMED (@RIAZtheboss) November 11, 2023
Has acted in 932 Films including #நாளை_நமதே #நீயா#ராம்_ராபர்ட்_ரஹீம்#RIPChandramohan sir 🙏🏻😔 pic.twitter.com/F0aaPkV6ot
RRR star Jr. NTR too extended his condolences writing in Telugu, "It is very sad to see the untimely death of Chandramohan Garu, who has earned special recognition for himself by playing different roles in films for many decades. My deepest condolences to his family and may his soul rest in peace." (sic)
ఎన్నో దశాబ్దాలుగా చలనచిత్రాల్లో విభిన్నమైన పాత్రలు పొషించి, తనకంటూ ప్రత్యేక గుర్తింపుని సంపాదించుకున్న చంద్రమోహన్ గారు అకాల మరణం చెందడం చాలా బాధాకరం.
— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) November 11, 2023
వారి కుటుంబానికి నా ప్రగాఢ సానుభూతిని తెలియజేస్తూ ఆయన ఆత్మకి శాంతి చేకూరాలని ప్రార్దిస్తున్నాను.
Actor Suresh, who is known for his appearances in Telugu and Tamil films, posted on X, "#Chandramohan garu , Is no more! Heartbroken,sad; Deep Respect to you. #RIP sir. Condolences to the Family. You will always be my #Teacher for Subtle Acting, Comedy & Dialog Timing. You will be missed by all your actor students like me & Telugu Audience who will always Love you!" (sic)
#Chandramohan garu , Is no more! Heartbroken,sad; Deep Respect to you. #RIP sir. Condolences to the Family. You will always be my #Teacher for Subtle Acting, Comedy & Dialog Timing. You will be missed by all your actor students like me & Telugu Audience who will always Love you!
— suresh (@sureshactor) November 11, 2023
Chandra Mohan has a massive body of work having appeared in 932 films during the course of his illustrious career. Modern Tamil cinema audiences know him best for his role as Ravikrishna's father in 7G Brindavan Colony (2004), the Telugu remake of the blockbuster film 7G Rainbow Colony, while also making appearances in Prabhu Deva's Time (1999), and Karthi's Saguni (2012).
