June 27th, 2019 marks a black day in the history of Telugu cinema. Legendary actress-director Vijaya Nirmala passed away due to old age related problems at age 75. The Tamil Nadu born actress, whose ancestral roots belong to Narasaraopet in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, acted in some 200 odd movies in entirety, with a handful in Tamil and predominantly in Malayalam.
Many Tollywood celebrities, including her son actor Naresh, Chiranjeevi, Junior NTR, Sudheer Babu and Guna Sekhar, among many others shared their condolences on their social media pages, hailing the achievements of Vijaya Nirmala.
I regret to inform you that my Mother senior Artiste, prominent Producer & Director, Dr. G Vijayanirmala Garu passed away during early hours today, that is, 27.6.2019, at Continental Hospitals, Hyderabad, due to sickness. She was 75. pic.twitter.com/7D5b5VOXmH
— H.E Dr Naresh VK actor (@ItsActorNaresh) June 27, 2019
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Chief Ministers K. Chandrasekhar Rao and Jagan Mohan Reddy also conveyed their mourning for the lady who held command over her craft.
Hon’ble Chief Minister Sri K. Chandrashekar Rao has expressed deep condolences on the demise of famous Cine Director and Producer Smt. Vijaya Nirmala. CM conveyed his condolences to the members of the bereaved family. He remembered her services in Telugu Cine field.
— Telangana CMO (@TelanganaCMO) June 27, 2019
AP Chief Minister @ysjagan‘s condolences over the demise of #VijayaNirmala Garu #RIPvijayanirmalaGaru pic.twitter.com/RsbD16chlf
— BARaju (@baraju_SuperHit) June 27, 2019
Vijaya Nirmala Garu was a pioneering filmmaker whose life is an inspiration for many. Extremely saddened to hear the news. Extending my deepest condolences to her family. #RIPVijayaNirmalaGaru
— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) June 27, 2019
We Miss you Madam #RIPVijayaNirmalaGaru pic.twitter.com/antuRnyjWD
— Gunasekhar (@Gunasekhar1) June 27, 2019
Vijaya Nirmala garu was a pillar to this industry, from acting to film-making her work has inspired many. Her demise is an irreplaceable loss to the art. My heartfelt condolences to Krishna Garu, @ItsActorNaresh and their entire family. #RIPVijayaNirmalaGaru
— Allari Naresh (@allarinaresh) June 27, 2019
Shocked to hear about the sudden demise of Vijaya Nirmala garu. She is a trendsetter who never stepped away from any challenge. My condolences to the family #RIPvijayanirmalaGaru pic.twitter.com/ofg74fCE5d
— Anil Ravipudi (@AnilRavipudi) June 27, 2019
A terrible day for my family. A pioneer, a legend and most importantly my mother like personality, #VijayaNirmala Garu made her way to the God. May her soul rest in peace. #Ripvijayanirmalagaru
— Sudheer Babu (@isudheerbabu) June 27, 2019
Nandamuri Balakrishna expressed condolences over the death of #VijayaNirmala Garu #RIPvijayanirmalaGaru pic.twitter.com/xl4Vw5d5Uc
— BARaju (@baraju_SuperHit) June 27, 2019
Chiranjeevi’s condolences over the death of #VijayaNirmala Garu #RIPvijayanirmalaGaru pic.twitter.com/wFE8LDpdXJ
— BARaju (@baraju_SuperHit) June 27, 2019
Deeply saddened by the sudden demise of VijayaNirmala garu…
Rest In Peace madam. #RIPVijayaNirmalaGaru— sudheer varma (@sudheerkvarma) June 27, 2019
Saddened by the demise of our Legendary actress and director, Vijaya Nirmala garu… You will be missed and your masterpieces will be cherished forever mam! 🙏#RIPVijayaNirmalaGaru
— Aadhi’s (@AadhiOfficial) June 27, 2019
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