Telugu Actor & Anchor TNR passes away due to COVID-19

Well-known Telugu actor and talk show host Thummala Narsimha Reddy passed away on Monday, May 10. The popular actor lovingly known as TNR lost his battle with COVID-19. TNR had tested positive for coronavirus. He was earlier under home isolation. The family shifted him to a hospital after a drop in his oxygen level. He breathed his last in a Hyderabad hospital where he succumbed to COVID-related complications.

TNR was popular as YouTube anchor for his interviews with celebrities on the channel ‘Frankly Speaking’. He had also acted in a number of Telugu films as a character artist in movies such as HIT, George Reddy, Nene Raju Nene Mantri, Uma Maheswara, Ugra Roopasya, Boni, Subrahmanyapuram, and others.

His demise left his friends and fans in shock. They took to social media to condole his unfortunate demise.

Check out the condolence messages by fans and friends here:

Deeply saddened to hear this news. #RIPTNR garu! https://t.co/pRiQuotAOs

— Shobu Yarlagadda (@Shobu_) May 10, 2021

Shocked to hear that renowned journalist, actor and a wonderful human being #TNR garu is no more.
Rest in Peace sir#RIPTNR pic.twitter.com/TC7n3BIzyZ

— Manoj Manchu🙏🏻❤️ (@HeroManoj1) May 10, 2021

He is too good as an Anchor, actor and a nice human being. ❤️
It’s really really disturbing to know that he is no more. We miss you sir #TNR 🙏#RipTNR pic.twitter.com/iqZxi3otbs

— VenuCha#RRRan 🔥 (@AlwysVenuCharan) May 10, 2021

It is really disturbing and sad to hear that #TNR garu is no more. My deepest Condolences and strength to his family. Om Shanti.#RIPTNR pic.twitter.com/Rte2JlCNOl

— Sunil (@Mee_Sunil) May 10, 2021

May His Soul Rest In Peace.

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