Legendary Telugu famous person Uppalapati Venkata Krishnam Raju popular referred to as Krishnam Raju has breathed his final nowadays in Hyderabad. He reportedly passed away in the early hours on Sunday at 3.25 am. According to reviews, he were facing fitness troubles for some time and was getting dealt with at a private sanatorium. Krishnam Raju had starred in extra than 183 feature films in his profession. He changed into extensively called 'Rebel Star' for his rebellious appearing fashion. His ultimate rites will be carried out on Monday afternoon. 

Born in Mogalthur, West Godavari district on 20 January 1940, Krishnam Raju made his movie debut with the 1966 film Chilaka Gorinka, directed by way of Kotayya Pratyagatma along Krishna Kumari. He acted in numerous a hit films which includes Jeevana Tarangalu, Krishnaveni, Bhakta Kannappa, Sita Ramulu, Taxi Driver, Bobbili Brahmanna, Marana Sasanam, Viswanatha Nayakudu, Antima Theerpu, and many more. He acted in the mythological movie Sri Krishnavataram which also featured N. T. Rama Rao. Krishnam Raju has acted in lots of films with the installed actors N. T. Rama Rao and Akkineni Nageswara Rao. He additionally starred in lots of movies with the famous actresses Krishna Kumari, Rajasulochana, Jamuna, and Kanchana.

As a producer, under his Gopikrishna Movies banner, Krishnam Raju bankrolled blockbusters  Bhaktha Kannappa, Thandra Paparayudu, and Billa amongst others. Meanwhile, he become last visible in Prabhas' movie, Radhe Shyam, wherein, he essayed the role of Paramahamsa.

In his later years, in conjunction with movies, Krishnam Raju also pursued a profession in politics. The veteran actor became the primary actor to have served as a Union Minister in the cabinet of India's former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He received from Narsapuram in 1999 and labored as a central minister.

Krishnam Raju is survived via his wife Shyamala Devi, and daughters Praseedi, Prakeerthi, and Pradeepthi. Baahubali megastar Prabhas turned into his nephew.