Tollywood has lost a great legend. Kodi Ramakrishna will always be remembered for his amazing films. His career spans 30 years and he made many films not only in Telugu, but also in Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi. Many stars tweeted their condolences...
Some tweets read...
Mahesh Babu
Extremely saddened by the news of director Kodi Ramakrishna garu’s demise. His contribution to Telugu Cinema is unparalleled, our industry will never forget his work. My thoughts & prayers are with his closed ones... May his soul rest in peace!
Jr NTR
Telugu Cinema has lost a Legend. #RIPKodiRamaKrishnaGaru . You will be missed
Nandamuri Balakrishna
He made many great films and several successful films with me. Our combination saw hits like 'Mangamma Gaari Manavadu', 'Muddula Mavayya', Muddula Krishnayya, Muddula Menalludu, Muvva Gopaludu, Bala Gopuludu. His contribution to Telugu industry is immense. May his soul rest in peace.
Nani
He was the coolest of his generation. Head band lost its swag today and we all lost a legend .. you will always be remembered sir #RIPKodiRamaKrishnaGaru
Devi Sri Prasad
Sri KODI RAMAKRISHNA GARU..synonym of Hardwork & Sensations..the Director who introduced me as a Music Director.. Am so saddened by d news of his demise.. U wil always live in our Hearts & Films Dear Uncle.R.I.P
Venkatesh
He was committed director. This is personal loss to me. He directed me in 'Satruvu', 'Devi Putrudu' and 'Srinivasa Kalyanam'. For Satruvu, he won Filmfare award. He was one of the best directors my generation had seen.
Lakshmi Manchu
A huge loss to #TFI..His contribution to cinema remains remarkable with so many path breaking films like #Arundhati #Ammoru #ManganmaGariManavudu #Ankusam and many others..Strength to the family and loved ones..RIP #KodiRamakrishna garu..