Overview

• Allu Kanakaratnam, wife of Padma Shri Allu Ramalingaiah and grandmother to Allu Arjun and Ram Charan, died at 94 in the early hours of August 30, with reports citing age‑related ailments.
• Chiranjeevi said he fulfilled her stated wish by facilitating the donation of her eyes, adding that arrangements were completed through his blood bank network.
• Allu Arjun issued a public note thanking well‑wishers and said his grandmother’s love, wisdom and presence will be missed every day.
• Allu Arjun and Ram Charan paused ongoing shoots in Mumbai and Mysore to return to Hyderabad, where they joined Chiranjeevi as pallbearers during last rites at Kokapet.
• Pawan Kalyan visited the family residence after returning from Vizag, as industry figures including Venkatesh and Trivikram paid respects at Allu Aravind’s home.