Tollywood stars pay tribute to K Balachander

The demise of veteran filmmaker, K Balachander has come as a rude shock to the entire film industry. As condolences pour in from all corners, Tollywood actors and directors too paid tribute to one of the greatest filmmakers of our times. Here's what some of them had to say about the director who had made some of the finest films in the past four decades like Anthuleni Katha, Maro Charitra, Akali Rajyam and Rudraveena, to name a few :
"Rip kb sir ...Such a big part of my family and my fathers life and career - thankyou for inspiring us with your great work and life" - Shruti Haasan
"ANTHU LENI KATHA tho MARO CHARITRANI shrushtinchina meeru malli maa madhya ki vacchi inko charitrani maakistarani aashistu RIP KB Garu" - NTR
"My deepest condolence to Legendary director Sri K Balachander garu's family. May his soul rest in peace" - Ram Charan
"KB sir redefined South Indian cinema and touched all dark corners of middle class with dignity and sympathy. The legend lives on. My deepest condolence to his family." - Trivikram Srinivas
"The film industry loses a legend! K Balachander sir is and will be one of the most inspiring filmmakers that I knw. A legend rests in peace." - Amala Paul
"Thank u kb sir for changing my life.. For the moments.. Learning n unlearning . I'm crying out loud in pain.. Will miss u my MAN.. Love uuuu" - Prakash Raj
"With the kind of Masterpieces that he's made #BalachanderGaru will live on for a really reaaallllyyy long time..You will be missed Sir..RIP" - Ram
"K.Balachander sir RIP. You redefined cinema. You were one of the finest. A huge loss for the film industry." - Lakshmi Manchu
"Thought leader, path-breaker, visionary, genius.. No one like KB sir.. You will live forever sir... Your films will never rest in peace." - Rahul Ravindran
"The Biggest Loss 4 Indian Film Industry.. RIP KB sir.!! The Greatest Legendary Director who created unimaginable Wonders!! Lov U always sir!" - Devi Sri Prasad
"Want to express my heartfelt grief for the passing away of K Balachander, the only true maverick and path breaking director of all time" - RGV
"Sad KB sir s no http://more.RIP .. Wil cherish working with him in his 100th film. And he will stay with us forever.." - Sneha
"Trying not to feel sad or say RIP to KB sir....just goin to revisit and rejoice evry movie/character this GOD created! Luv u sir!!" - Deva Katta
"Its very saddening to hear that Legendary director K. Balachander Garu is no more. May his soul rest in peace." - Suresh Babu
"Balachander sir is no more .. End of an era .. Bapu gaaru Balachander gaaru in the same year...We are so much more incomplete now :(" - Nani
"#RIPBalachandar garu! Heartfelt condolences to his family." - Sumanth
"RIP KB sir. Big big loss." - Kriti Kharbanda
"RIP to Legendary dir Sri K.Balachandar garu.Greatest inspiration to me as a director.Long live his Films. Never forget his films &his talent" - Gopi Mohan