Actor Mahesh Babu wrote a tribute for his late brother Ramesh Babu who passed away on Saturday, December 8. In an Instagram post, the actor also shared a picture of his brother along with this post. In the post, he wrote,

You have been my inspiration 
You have been my strength 
You have been my courage 
You have been my everything 
If not for you, I would not have been half the man I am today. Thank you for everything you've done for me. 
Now just rest...rest...
In this life and if at all I have another, you’ll always be my 'Annaya'
Love you forever and ever and ever.”

Actor Mahesh Babu’s brother Ramesh was admitted to AIG Hospital in Hyderabad in an unconscious state after experiencing illness at his home. It was reported that he had suffered from liver related ailments. The actor was 56.

Ramesh Babu, actor Krishna's elder son made his acting debut as a child artist. His first project as a hero came about in the 1987 film Samraat. He has worked in over 15 films, but retired in 1997 to become a producer.