On January 26, Taraka Ratna collapsed during the 'Yuvagalam' padayatra, led by Nara Lokesh, after suffering a heart attack. Despite fighting for 23 days, he eventually passed away on February 18, leaving the Nandamuri fans, Telugu Desam Party members, and the film industry in deep sorrow. His unexpected demise left everyone heartbroken, especially his wife Alekhya Reddy, who got depressed after his demise. Recently, Taraka Ratna's family members conducted his 'Chinnakarma', a traditional ritual. Today, they are conducting his 'Peddakarma' at the Film Nagar Cultural Club. Jr NTR and Kalyan Ram attended the event and paid their respects to their late brother. The event was attended by various prominent personalities, including Chandrababu Naidu, Daggubati Venkateswara Rao, Purandareswari, Vijaysai Reddy, Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy's family members, and others.
