Following the news of the passing of senior actor and former MP Krishnam Raju, compliments and grief messages for his family have poured in from prominent figures in the Telugu film industry and political sphere. After paying his tribute to Krishnam Raju, Minister KTR stated that his outstanding performance in Telugu cinema will live on forever in the hearts of the Telugu people. He has been described by KTR as an Ajatshatru and a down to earth person. The veteran actor will be cremated tomorrow, September 12, with full state honours, according to KTR, who also stated that Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has instructed Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar to make the appropriate arrangements.