Kaikala Satyanarayana's passing away has saddened his colleagues in the Telugu film industry. Several big names such as Chiranjeevi and Balakrishna paid rich tributes today.

Calling the deceased soul Navarasa Natana Sarvabhouma, Megastar Chiranjeevi put out a long statement expressing his love for him. Revealing a personal anecdote, Chiru said that Kaikala was a lover of both acting and tasty food. "He used to savour the dishes made by my wife, Surekha. It gave me satisfaction to personally visit him at his house on his birthday last year and this year. Like a child, he asked my wife to cook a fish dish for him," the 'Waltair Veerayya' actor added. Chiru's son, Ram Charan, opined that Kaikala's contributions to the film industry will never be forgotten.

Superstar Mahesh Babu wrote that he is extremely saddened by the passing away of Kaikala. "I have some very fond memories of working with him. He will be missed. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. May his soul rest in peace," the 'SVP' star added.

Since Kaikala was a TDP MP, Nandamuri Balakrishna made it a point to refer to his political stint. 'Shyam Singha Roy' actor Nani said that the actor would look like a dear one in films. 'Dhamaka' actor Ravi Teja noted that he is grief-stricken by the demise of the legendary actor.

Tamil actor Sarath Kumar described Kaikala as a legend. "His demise is an irreplaceable loss to the Indian film industry. My heartfelt condolences to his near and dear family and friends and fans across the globe," the actor added.

Rest in peace
Navarasa Natana Sarvabhouma
Sri Kaikala Satyanarayana garu ?? pic.twitter.com/SBhoGATr0y

— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) December 23, 2022

నవరస నటనా సార్వభౌముడు.తెలుగు కళామతల్లి ముద్దుబిడ్డ. కైకాల సత్యనారాయణ గారు ఇకలేరు .ఆయన మృతి పట్ల సంతాపాన్ని తెలియచేస్తూ. ఆయన ఆత్మకు శాంతి కలగాలని భగవంతున్ని ప్రార్ధిస్తున్నాం.#RIPKaikalaSatyanarayanaGaru pic.twitter.com/25RvaVHCaa

— Nandamuri Balakrishna™ (@NBK_Unofficial) December 23, 2022

Extremely saddened by the passing away of #KaikalaSatyanarayana garu. I have some very fond memories of working with him. He will be missed. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. May his soul rest in peace ??????

— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) December 23, 2022

Deeply saddened by the demise of veteran legendary actor Kaikala Satyanarayana Garu, an irreplaceable loss to the Indian film industry. My heartfelt condolences to his near and dear family and friends and the fans across the globe. May his soul Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/hAf0oBDXjt

— R Sarath Kumar (@realsarathkumar) December 23, 2022