Tollywood film producer V Doraswamy Raju passes away!

Well-known Telugu film producer V Doraswamy Raju left for heavenly abode today (18 Jan 2021) after due to cardiac arrest. The legend filmmaker passed away on Monday at a private hospital in Hyderabad. Tributes and condolences have begun pouring in from the celebrities from the film industry. Producer Naga Vamsi posted, “Condolences to Doraswamy Raju garu family. He was one of the most passionate distributors and producers of TFI. Rest in Peace Sir!" Jr NTR also took to Twitter and penned a wholehearted note in Telugu on passing away of producer V Doraswamy Raju.

 

Screenwriter Gopi Mohan wrote, "VMC chief Shri V. Doraswamyraju is no more, which is a huge loss to the Telugu film industry. My humble tribute to Raju who provided blockbuster hits like Kiraidada, Sitaramaiah's granddaughter, President Gary Pellam, Annamayya, Simhadri."

 

The legendary Doraswamy Raju has been a part of the Telugu film industry for around 25 years. He has produced numerous movies like Seetharamaiah Gaari Manavaralu, Annamayya, Simhadri, President Gari Pellam. He was also a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Nagari constituency.