The Telugu film buffs is deeply mourning the passing away of one of yesteryears most versatile actors Mr. B.V. Padmanabha Rao.

Padmanabham as he is known popularly, was born on August 20, 1931 at Simhadripuram in Kadapa district.

He has acted in 500 films alongside the industry’s biggest names of his era. He has also portrayed characters with a shade of negative touch much to the acclaim of critiques and has even directed a couple of films.

The final rites took place in Chennai and SingaporeNri expresses its heartfelt condolences to the family of Padmanabham.