Veteran actor Rajendra Prasad’s daughter, Gayathri, tragically passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning at the age of 38 due to a heart attack. Gayathri had complained of chest pain and was admitted to AIG Hospital in Hyderabad on Friday night. Despite the efforts of doctors, she suffered a massive heart attack and passed away around 12:40 am. Her sudden demise has shocked the film industry and led to an outpouring of grief and condolences on social media.
Her last rites will be held in Hyderabad later today. Gayathri is survived by her daughter, Sai Tejaswini, who is a child actor. Despite a strained relationship in the past due to Gayathri marrying against her father’s wishes, Rajendra Prasad and Gayathri reconciled in 2018. The veteran actor had previously shared that Gayathri reminded him of his own mother, adding a deeply emotional layer to the loss.
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Several celebrities have expressed their sympathies. Pawan Kalyan, actor and Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh, issued a statement offering his condolences: “The sudden death of Shri Rajendra Prasad’s daughter, Srimati Gayathri, has been shocking. I pray her soul rests in peace, and may God give Shri Rajendra Prasad and his family the strength to bear this loss.”
Actor Jr NTR, who shares a close bond with Rajendra Prasad, posted a heartfelt message in Telugu on X (formerly Twitter), mourning the loss and extending his prayers to the family.
Similarly, actor Sai Durgha Tej expressed his grief in a message, saying how difficult it must be for someone like Rajendra Prasad, who saw his mother in his daughter, to endure such a tragedy. He wished the family strength in this challenging time.
Gayathri’s untimely death has left many in shock, and her father, Rajendra Prasad, is receiving immense support from fans and colleagues alike during this heartbreaking period.
