Telugu industry mourns Shakuntla’s death

One of Telugu cinema’s popular character artists Telangana Shakuntala breathed her last on Saturday. The 63-year old died of cardiac arrest. She was admitted to the hospital around 2.30 am last night after she succumbed to cardiac arrest at her residence. She was declared dead on arrival. Shakuntala, who made her cinematic debut in 1981 Telugu film “Maa Bhoomi”, went on to act in 74 films. Telugu comedy “Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda” was her last film, which released earlier this year.

The following are the few Tweets of Celebrities on the sad demise of Shakuntala.

Saddened by the demise of Telangana Shakuntala ma’am.Honour to have worked with her.May her soul rest in peace — Samantha Ruth Prabhu (@Samanthaprabhu2)

RIP Telangana Shakuntala garu. Vibrant, warm, and such a talented artiste. Gone too soon. Strength to the family.
— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth)

It is heartbreaking that another great actor passes.. RIP #telanga shakuntala. Her theatre performances were legendary. More than 1000 plays — Lakshmi Manchu (@LakshmiManchu)

Tragic to know Telugu Film Industry has lost a Superb Actress like Telangana Shakuntala garu.. She has entertained us for so many yrs.. RiP
— Nikhil Siddhartha (@actor_Nikhil)

Sad to hear of the sudden demise of Telangana Shakuntala garu..may her soul rest in peace ..
— Pranitha Subhash (@pranitasubhash)

Shocked to here of Telangana Shakuntala garu’s demise..dint get to work with her but loved her performances..RIP
— Sundeep Kishan (@sundeepkishan)