Celebrities like Sridevi, Anupam Kher and Anil Kapoor took to micro-blogging site Twitter on February 19 to express their grief on the demise of renowned film producer Daggubati Ramanaidu, noting that his "legacy will live on". (Also Read: D Ramanaidu Cremated; Sridevi, Jayaprada Say Farewell)
He was cremated with state honours at Hyderabad's Ramanaidu Studios on February 19. His son, producer Suresh Babu, lit the funeral pyre. Mr Ramanaidu's body had been placed at the studio all morning and a steady stream of actors and politicians arrived to say a final farewell to the late producer. (Also Read: D Ramanaidu Was a Hero to Everyone, Says Kamal Haasan)
Mr Ramanaidu, who held the record of producing films in the maximum number of Indian languages, lost his battle to cancer on February 18. He was 79. ( Daggubati Ramanaidu: Producer. Politician. Legend)
He had produced Hindi films such as Prem Nagar, Dildaar, Maqsad, Insaaf, Tohfa, Anari and Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain.
Here's what B-town had to say on Twitter:
Deeply saddened by the sudden demise of D Rama Naidu Garu. His legacy will live on for generations to come.
— SRIDEVI BONEY KAPOOR (@SrideviBKapoor) February 19, 2015Rama Naidu ji will always remain one of my favourite producers & person. Warm, compassionate, helpful & always smiling. Will miss you Sir.
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) February 18, 2015Rama Naidu ji will always be my most favourite and beloved producer ever..will miss him dearly pic.twitter.com/4bxffO8SUP
— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) February 18, 2015Shocking to hear about D.Ramanaidu Sir' demise.A legendary name in the history of cinema. May his soul rest in peace. Strength to the family
— Yami Gautam (@YamiGautam_YG) February 18, 2015@TandonRaveena RIP Dr Ramanaidu, you'll be missed, condolences to #sureshbabu #venky @RanaDaggubati
— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) February 18, 2015