Renowned Telugu actor G V Narayana Rao died here following a heart attack, actress Karate Kalyani said on Thursday.Rao was 73.Kalyani stated in a social media post that Rao died on Wednesday night.The funeral would be held on August 28 at Vaikunta Mahaprasthanam crematorium in the city, she said.Rao made his debut in 1976 with ‘Antuleni Kadha’ directed by veteran K Balachandar.Rao, a contemporary of superstars Chiranjeevi and Rajnikanth, acted in about 100 films and several TV serials.Some of his successful films include ‘Chilakamma Cheppindi’, ‘Muthyala Pallaki’, Chiranjeevi’s ‘Gang Leader’ and ‘Hitler’.Rao acted in popular serials such as ‘Pasupu Kumkuma’ and ‘Jattvibedarakanda’.We deeply regret to inform you that Sri G. V. Narayana Rao, Film Artist and Producer has passed away yesterday (26-08-26) at Hyderabad.Telugu Film Producers Council conveys its deepest condolonces to the bereaved family. #TeluguFilmProducersCouncil #TFPC #GVNarayanaRao… pic.twitter.com/N2kQo5jhIU— Telugu Film Producers Council (@tfpcin) August 27, 2026