Journalist and actor TNR passes away of COVID-19; Telugu Twitterati mourn the loss
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Journalist and actor Tummala Nageshwara Rao, popularly known as TNR, breathed passed away on Monday due to Coronavirus.
As per a Times of India report, TNR was admitted to a hospital in Malkajgiri, Hyderabad after testing positive for Covid-19 last week. His oxygen levels had fallen significantly worsening his condition.
TNR was well-known for his YouTube show called Frankly Speaking with TNR which has garnered millions of views and likes. He was also a noted Telugu actor. He is famous for his memorable performances in films like Nene Raju Nene Mantri, Subrahmanyapuram, Falaknuma Das, George Reddy, Savaari, HIT, and Jathi Ratnalu.
TNR dies of Covid-19. Nani and Vijay Deverakonda pay tribute
TNR dies of Covid-19. Nani and Vijay Deverakonda pay tribute
On May 10, the Telugu film industry was shocked to hear the news of anchor and actor Tummala Narasimha Reddy’s demise due to Covid-19. Nani, Anil Ravipudi, Sundeep Kishan and Vishnu Manchu offered condolences to his family.
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Nani (R) and Vijay Deverakonda (L) offer condolences to TNR s family.
The Telugu film industry woke up to the news of TNR s death due to Covid-19 on Monday (May 10). The anchor and actor had tested positive for the novel coronavirus a week ago and was admitted to a hospital in Malkajgiri, Hyderabad. According to reports, TNR suffered breathing problems due to a significant decrease in his oxygen levels and breathed his last on Monday. Actors like Nani, Vijay Deverakonda and Vishnu Manchu, among others, expressed their grief and disbelief over the sudden demise of TNR. They also offered condolences to his family.
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