The passing away of Tollywood actor Nandamuri Taraka Ratna has left his family members in a state of shock and emotional turmoil. On 22nd February, the family conducted a small traditional ritual known as chinnakarma. Taraka Ratna's wife Alekhya Reddy became overwhelmed with emotions while recalling memories of her husband and broke down in tears, unable to come to terms with the reality of his loss. Her family members tried to console her, but to no avail. Even her daughter Nishka attempted to offer comfort to her mother, who also became emotional while paying floral tributes to her husband's portrait. Taraka Ratna passed away on 18th February while undergoing treatment at Narayana Hridayalaya in Bengaluru.
