As a mark of respect to veteran actress and director Vijaya Nirmala, the 50-days event of Mahesh Babu’s 25th film “Maharshi” was cancelled.
The event was scheduled for June 28 in Hyderabad and Natural Star Nani was invited as the guest.
With the passing away of Vijaya Nirmala, second wife of Superstar Krishna, the team of ‘Maharshi’ immediately cancelled all the celebrations. Entire Krishna and Mahesh Babu’s family is in grief.
Funeral will be held on Friday.
Vijaya Nirmala’s son actor Naresh tweeted, “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. Her body will be kept at our residence ( Nanakramguda) today from 11am. Her final rites will be held tomorrow, that is, 28.6.2019. Further information will be updated.”
On the other hand, celebrities and politicians had paid tribute to Vijaya Nirmala.
Megastar Chiranjeevi said she was the multi-faceted talent and pride of Telugu cinema. Nandamuri Balakrishna paid rich tributes saying that she inspired women to take up direction.
NTR Jr said she was a pioneer.
