Nicknamed Red Star by the industry and film-lovers, Ranga Rao was 71 and he had been suffering from heart-related ailment for some time. Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao condoled the death of the popular cine hero and director. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and YSRCP chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy condoled the death of Ranga Rao. K. Narayana, Communist Party of India Central Secretariat member, also condoled the death.

Source: The Hindu May 27, 2018 17:55 UTC