Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Chiranjeevi Remembers G.V. Narayana Rao at Final Rites
Actor Chiranjeevi attended the final rites of G.V. Narayana Rao.
He remembered Narayana Rao as a longtime friend and colleague.
They first became close while studying at the Film Institute.
Later, Narayana Rao produced two films starring Chiranjeevi.
Chiranjeevi also helped Narayana Rao find acting opportunities in some of his films.
About ten days before his death, Narayana Rao told Chiranjeevi about a new film.
They spoke together and took a photograph.
Chiranjeevi said he did not know that conversation would be their final goodbye and offered condolences to the family.
Chiranjeevi paid his last respects to actor and producer G.V. Narayana Rao.
The final rites were held at Mahaprasthanam in Jubilee Hills.
Chiranjeevi said he had known Narayana Rao since their days at the Film Institute.
Narayana Rao produced two films in which Chiranjeevi acted, while Chiranjeevi helped him secure acting opportunities.
About ten days earlier, Narayana Rao had invited Chiranjeevi to support the trailer launch of his latest film.
- Who
- Actor Chiranjeevi paid tribute to actor and producer G.V. Narayana Rao.
- What
- Chiranjeevi attended Narayana Rao’s final rites and recalled their long personal and professional association.
- When
- The final rites took place after Narayana Rao’s death; Chiranjeevi said Narayana Rao had called him about ten days earlier.
- Where
- Mahaprasthanam in Jubilee Hills.
- Why
- Chiranjeevi attended to pay his last respects, remember Narayana Rao, and offer condolences to his family.
- Person remembered
- Actor and producer G.V. Narayana Rao
- Tribute paid by
- Actor Chiranjeevi
- Final-rites venue
- Mahaprasthanam
- Location
- Jubilee Hills
- Shared training background
- The Film Institute
- Professional collaboration
- Narayana Rao produced two films starring Chiranjeevi
- Recent project discussed
- A film inspired by Manchu Pallaki about five young men as they grow older