Vijaya Rangaraju, known to all film lovers as Raj Kumar, has died after sustaining injuries while filming a movie. The veteran actor and fight master was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Chennai when he suffered a heart attack and tragically passed away on Monday.
Raj Kumar had met with the accident while shooting for his film in Hyderabad last week. He was later shifted to Chennai for better treatment. Even after all his efforts, his condition could not be stabilized. He left behind two daughters.
Raj Kumar was one of the finest villain and supporting actor who has had a strong presence in Telugu cinema. His first film with Balakrishna, Bhairava Dweepam, was his introduction to the successful career he later enjoyed. Then came Gopichand Yagnam, which added more feathers to his hat as an actor in the industry. The same skills for acting brought Raj Kumar a huge fan following in Tamil and Malayalam films also.
In addition to his film career, Raj Kumar was deeply interested in weightlifting and bodybuilding, thus emphasizing his fitness passion both on and off the silver screen.
The film industry is in shock with the death of Raj Kumar. Tributes and condolences are coming from all corners as people remember his talent, contribution to cinema, and powerful presence on the screen. His legacy will inspire his fans and colleagues alike.
