RGV shocked at Suri's death

Maverick director Ram Gopal Varma, who directed Rakta Charitra based on the friction between Paritala Ravi and Maddelacheruvu Suri, expressed his shock over the sudden death of Maddelacheruvu Suri, who was shot dead from point-blank range in Hyderabad on Monday.

RGV tweeted, "By the time I finished rakta charitra the reality became a film for me and now this incident jolted me back into reality. Its shocking to see a person with whom i have been interacting with for over a year for research of Rc just lying there still and lifeless."

Meanwhile, actor Suriya, who essayed Suri's role in the film, said, "It is truly unfortunate. I am shocked... I have no words to express." Vivek Oberoi, who donned the role of Paritala Ravi in Rakta Charitra, also expressed his shock over the murder of Suri.