Telugu filmmaker Tripuraneni Chittibabu passes away at 71 due to cardiac arrest; Tollywood mourns the loss of 'Raitu Bharatham' star
etimes.in / Apr 22, 2026, 13:14 (IST)
Veteran Telugu filmmaker, producer, and actor Tripuraneni Chittibabu died at 71. He passed away Wednesday night in Hyderabad after a heart attack. Chittibabu, known for films like 'Raitu Bharatham', also mentored many actors. His death has deeply saddened the Tollywood industry and his fans. He was a respected public commentator.