Popular and renowned Telugu lyricist Kandikonda left for his heavenly abode yesterday evening on Saturday, March 12. He was 49 years old and reportedly died due to health-related complications. As per a report in Etimes TV, Kandikonda was battling throat cancer for the past two years and he had also been facing financial woes. The late noted lyricist had even asked for financial help from his friends. The sad news of his tragic demise was shared by Telugu Cine writers association president Dr.Paruchuri Gopalakrishna on social media.
Since then, heartfelt tributes have been pouring in for Kandikonda from his fans, celebrities, and eminent political leaders on social media. While offering her condolences, singer Smitha tweeted, “With a heavy heart, i would like to inform the twitter and industry family that Lyricist Kandikonda garu is no more. Wishing for God to give his family strength to deal with the loss. OmShanti."
Lakshmi Manchu paid her tribute writing, "May his soul rest in eternal peace. Strength to the family. I’m shanti." Popular singer Mangli wrote, "If you utter the letters you have written ... this world has supported me Anna. How many great songs have you written since Relare .. Even if you are physically away from us, you will always remain in the form of your song, Anna. Stay 'gone' from our heart Not filled with water .. RIP.”
#Kandikonda has been trending on Twitter with netizens paying their last respects to the renowned writer.
With a heavy heart, i would like to inform the twitter and industry family that Lyricist Kandikonda garu is no more. Wishing for God to give his family strength to deal with the loss. OmShanti
— Smita (@smitapop) March 12, 2022
We mourn the loss of renowned lyricist #Kandikonda Garu is no longer with us.
— Mango Music (@MangoMusicLabel) March 12, 2022
May his soul Rest In Peace #RIPKandikonda #RestinPeaceKandiKonda #MangoMusic pic.twitter.com/mTb1zoL8vr
Gunde godarila .... 💖
— TeluguTunes (@telugu_tunes) June 18, 2021
From #Maska (2009)
Composed by #Chakri garu 🙏
Penned by #Kandikonda garu 🙌#telugutunes pic.twitter.com/8wYbHZfjfy
Ayana rasina paatala roopam lo epatiki manathone untaru🙏🏻🙏🏻 Om Shanti🙏🏻🙏🏻 #Kandikonda pic.twitter.com/TNSwP6ErW1
— Sai Srujan (@sai_pelluri) March 12, 2022
For the unversed, Kandikonda, who made his debut as a lyricist with Malli Kuyave Guvva for Puri Jagannadh's Itlu Sravani Subramanyam, have penned lyrics for more than a hundred films in Telugu and albums. He had written many songs for legendary singer AR Rahman and popular musicians including, Yuvan Shankar Raja, D.Imman, Harris Jayaraj, Mani Sharma, Sandeep Chowta to name a few.
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