Allu Arjun, Chiranjeevi, Mahesh Babu and others paid tribute to Nandamuri Taraka Ratna on his death.
Telugu actor Allu Arjun took to Twitter to share his condolences at his death. “Heartbroken to learn of the passing away of #TarakaRatna garu. Gone to soon. My deepest condolences to his family, friends & fans. May he rest in peace,” he wrote. Mahesh Babu wrote, “Shocked and deeply saddened by the untimely demise of #TarakaRatna. Gone way too soon brother… My thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones during this time of grief.”
“Nandamuri Taraka Ratna was an Indian actor who worked in Telugu cinema. After his debut in Okato Number Kurraadu, he acted in several films as the lead actor, a few of them in the role of the antagonist. He died on 18 Feburary, 2023 at the age of 39, just 4 days before his 40th birthday and a cardiac arrest.”
“He was taken to the hospital after suffering a severe heart attack at a political event on January 27 in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh and collapsed while participating in the launch of the state-wide ‘padayatra’ of TDP General Secretary Nara Lokesh, according to news agency PTI”
Chiranjeevi wrote, “Deeply saddened to learn of the tragic premature demise of #NandamuriTarakaRatna Such bright, talented, affectionate young man .. gone too soon! Heartfelt condolences to all the family members and fans! May his Soul Rest in Peace!”

Andhra Pradesh MP K Raghu Rama Krishna Raju wrote on Twitter, “Deeply saddened by the demise of #NandamuriTarakaRatna. Gone too soon. My heartfelt condolences to all his family members and friends. May his soul rest in peace.”
After his debut with Okato Number Kurraadu (2003), Nandamuri acted in several films as the lead actor. His role as the antagonist in Amaravathi (2009) was widely appreciated.
Jr NTR has not reacted to the news of his cousin’s death yet.