Krishnam Raju death: Prabhas breaks down in tears at uncle's funeral, netizens console Baahubali star

Telugu veteran star Krishnam Raju's demise has shaken the entire Tollywood industry. Several artists and filmmakers like Ram Charan, SS Rajamouli, Ravi Teja, Mahesh Babu and others have remembered Raju's contribution to cinema and expressed their grief over the loss. 

The Rebel star Krishnam is the uncle of the Baahubali star Prabhas, and his fans are heartbroken to see him emotionally vulnerable. Prabhas was spotted during the last rites of Raju, and he had an emotional breakdown over his uncle's demise. In one of the videos, Prabhas was consoling his cousin's sister. In another video, we can Prabhas be wiping off his tears while interacting with others. These visuals are saddening, and one really feels for Prabhas. 

Here are the videos

It's Really Painful to see them Like this #Prabhas #MaheshBabu  pic.twitter.com/n8QODolWWM

— PavanTweetz (@mrprincepavan) September 11, 2022

As soon as the video was out, it went viral, and fans of the actor started showing their support for Prabhas. Even RRR star Jr NTR and Mahesh Babu were also emotional at Raju's final journey, and netizens expressed gratitude towards him as well. 

Here are the reactions

We are all with You @PrabhasRaju #RIPKRISHNAMRAJUGARU#KrishanamRaju #Prabas pic.twitter.com/jImbkQpzch

— Dr Parthasarathi / (@drparthabjp) September 11, 2022

#Prabhas with his youngest sister pic.twitter.com/eiKVvEhicM

— @TPHOffl) September 11, 2022

Stay Strong #Prabhas Anna.
We are with You pic.twitter.com/XqhvhFp0BH

— Vikash Choudhary (@VikasOfficial91) September 11, 2022

 can't see Prabhas like this  pic.twitter.com/USUsBlPn4v

—  (@Gokul_1909) September 11, 2022

.@urstrulyMahesh has given an Elder brother vibes today. The kind of seriousness and maturity required at this time. He showed the best of it.
Cant get over this support to .#Prabhas
Mahesh u earned a fan not as an actor but as a human u are. God bless pic.twitter.com/7baJz13bKs

— Raju Garu Prabhas (@pubzudarlingye) September 11, 2022

He is constantly cryinreally tired,drained,sitting n standing with recently operated kne
I know he is strong but i can't take it anymore seeing him like this
Pls God be with ur beloved child n take the pain away from him#Prabhas
pic.twitter.com/H2HbYNt2sC

— Kalki (@Prabhas_ET) September 11, 2022

For the unversed, Telugu cinema veteran actor Uppalapati Venkata Krishnam Raju, known popularly as Krishnam Raju passed away at the age of 82 in Hyderabad on the morning of September 11. he was popularly known as Rebel Star in the Tollywood cinema. The Baahubali star Prabhas was his nephew.

The veteran actor starred in more than 180 films in his career including successful ones such as Jeevana Tarangalu, Mana Voori Pandavulu, Antima Theerpu, Amara Deepam, Tandra Paprayudu, and Palnati Pourusham to name a few. He was last seen along with his nephew Prabhas in the period romantic drama Radhe Shyam released earlier this year.

Krishnam Raju was also an active politician as he was elected to the 12th and 13th Lok Sabha from Kakinada and Narasapuram constituencies in Andhra Pradesh in the late 1990s with a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket. The late actor has also served as the Minister of State for different cabinets including Defence, External Affairs and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution in his political career.