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Allu Family Matriarch Allu Kanakaratnam Dies at 94, Rites Set in Kokapet

Chiranjeevi oversees arrangements for the Kokapet rites.

Overview

  • Allu Kanakaratnam died in Hyderabad at about 1:45 a.m. on Saturday due to age-related ailments, according to family statements reported by multiple outlets.
  • Her mortal remains are at producer Allu Aravind’s residence for final respects, with last rites scheduled for the afternoon in Kokapet.
  • Allu Arjun returned from Mumbai after halting his shoot commitments, and Ram Charan flew back from Mysore after pausing Peddi’s schedule to attend the rites.
  • Footage and photos show family and industry figures arriving to pay respects, including Trivikram, Varun Tej, Sai Dharam Tej, Naga Chaitanya and Venkatesh Daggubati.
  • The wife of Padma Shri awardee Allu Ramalingaiah, Kanakaratnam is survived by children including Allu Aravind and grandchildren such as Allu Arjun and Ram Charan, with reports noting a hospitalization in March and a last public appearance in 2022.