While film stars and fans are mourning the demise of Nandamuri Taraka Ratna, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, took to social media to express his pain at Taraka Ratna's demise.
PM Modi wrote,
"Pained by the untimely demise of Shri Nandamuri Taraka Ratna Garu. He made a mark for himself in the world of films and entertainment. My thoughts are with his family and admirers in this sad hour. Om Shanti: PM @narendramodi."