Tollywood celebrities, including Megastar Chiranjeevi, NTR Jr, Ravi Teja and Allu Arjun, expressed deep grief over the demise of the legendary actor Dharmendra, who passed away on Monday afternoon. Dharmendra was 89 years old.

Taking to his X page, Chiranjeevi said Dharmendra was not just a legendary actor but also a remarkable human being. He added, “The humility and warmth I experienced every time I met him deeply touched my heart. My heartfelt condolences on his passing.. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, especially my dear friends Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol. His legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of millions.”

Jr NTR penned, “Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Dharmendra ji… An era he defined can never be replaced and the warmth he brought to Indian cinema will stay with us forever. My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the entire family.”

Among others to pay condolences were Allu Arjun and Ravi Teja. The Pushpa 2 actor conveyed his condolences, saying that Dharmendra touched millions of hearts across generations. 

Meanwhile, Ravi Teja remembered Dharmendra as one of the most genuine souls he ever met and said that Indian cinema has lost a legend with a golden heart, adding, “His passing leaves an irreplaceable void in Indian cinema, and we have lost a legend with a golden heart.  My deepest condolences to his family during this painful time.”

Mohan Babu too penned a heartfelt note, paying his tribute to the late actor who left an indelible mark on Hindi cinema with films like Sholay, Satyakam, Chupke Chupke, and many more.