Telugu Film Industry Mourns the Loss of Allu Arjun's Grandmother, Allu Kanakaratnam

Telugu film producer Allu Aravind's mother and actor Allu Arjun's grandmother, Allu Kanakaratnam, has passed away at 94. Condolences have poured in from the film industry, with actor Ram Charan cancelling his shoot schedule and returning to Hyderabad to attend the last rites. Peddi, a film starring Charan, has been delayed due to his absence.

Telugu film producer Allu Aravind's mother and actor Allu Arjun's grandmother, Allu Kanakaratnam, has passed away at the age of 94. The news of her demise has cast a somber mood over the Telugu film industry, with numerous condolences pouring in from fellow professionals.

Allu Kanakaratnam, a revered figure in the Telugu film industry, passed away early on Saturday, July 2, 2025. Her grandson, Ram Charan, a prominent actor in the industry, canceled his ongoing shoot schedule for the film "Peddi" in Mysore to return to Hyderabad for the last rites. The funeral is scheduled to take place at Kokapet in the afternoon [1].

The film "Peddi," directed by Buchi Babu Sana, has been eagerly anticipated by fans and film buffs. The movie, which features a grand song with over 1000 dancers choreographed by Jani Master, was expected to be a visual spectacle. The delay in Charan's shooting schedule, due to his attendance at the funeral, may impact the film's production timeline [2].

The passing of Allu Kanakaratnam has underscored the deep-rooted connections within the Telugu film industry. The industry has been in mourning, with several celebrities and fans expressing their condolences to the Allu family. The impact of her passing extends beyond the immediate family, affecting the entire industry and its fans.

References:
[1] https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/news/allu-arjuns-grandmother-allu-kanakaratnam-passes-away-148848
[2] https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/allu-kanakaratnam-garus-demise-ram-charan-halts-peddi-shoot-prp.html?amp=1