Allu Kanakaratnam, the beloved grandmother of Telugu actor Allu Arjun, passed away on Saturday, August 30, at the age of 94. Her body has been taken to the residence of producer Allu Aravind, where the final rites are set to take place later today in Kokapet, Hyderabad.

An emotional video has emerged online, capturing Allu Arjun in deep sorrow as he embraced his family members upon his return. The actor was in Mumbai when he received the heartbreaking news and immediately canceled his commitments to rush back to Hyderabad.

Actor Daggubati Venkatesh was also present to pay his respects during the final rites.

Ram Charan, who was filming in Mysore for his upcoming project, also took a break to attend the funeral.

For context, Ram Charan and Allu Arjun are cousins, with Allu Aravind and megastar Chiranjeevi being brothers-in-law. Chiranjeevi expressed his sorrow over the loss of his mother-in-law, Kanakaratnamma, by sharing a heartfelt message on social media. He stated, “The passing of Kanakarathnamma Garu, wife of Sri Allu Ramalingayya Garu, is profoundly saddening. The love, strength, and values she imparted to our families will always inspire us. I pray for her soul to find peace. Om Shanti.”