Tollywood Mourns Vijaya Nirmala’s Demise, Condolences Pour In On Twitter

Jun 27, 2019, 14:10 IST

Krishna Breaks Down Seeing Vijaya Nirmala’s Body

Hyderabad: Veteran Telugu actor-filmmaker G. Vijaya Nirmala died on Thursday, her son Naresh has confirmed. She was 75.

Naresh, who is also a popular Telugu actor, took to Twitter to announce the death of his mother.

"I regret to inform you that my mother, senior artiste, prominent producer and director Dr.A G Vijaya Nirmala passed away during early hours today, that is, 27.6.2019, at Continental Hospitals, Hyderabad, due to sickness. She was 75," Naresh tweeted.

"Her body will be kept at our residence from 11 a.m. Final rites will be held tomorrow (Friday)."

Vijaya Nirmala started her career as a child actor. At the age of five, she made her acting debut in 1950 Tamil film "Machcha Rekkai" and four years later she forayed into Telugu cinema with the film "Panduranga Mahatyam".

It was through 1964 Malayalam film "Bhargavi Nilayam", she rose to stardom and got noticed. She went on to work with Prem Nazir again in "Udyogastha".

As a leading lady, she made her Telugu debut with "Rangula Ratnam" alongside Vanisri and Anjali Devi. In 1967, she starred in Telugu film "Sakshi" and it's on the sets of this film she met actor Krishna with whom she worked in 47 films and eventually ended up marrying. However, it was her second marriage.

Vijaya Nirmala, who has directed 44 films, was a visionary filmmaker and she made her directorial debut via 1971 Telugu film "Meena", which was based on the eponymous popular novel written by Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani. Two year later, she directed her first Malayalam film "Kavitha".

As a filmmaker, she had the privilege of directing major stars like Sivaji Ganesan and Rajinikanth. She directed the latter in the Telugu remake of "Amar Akbar Anthony", which also starred her husband Krishna.

Her other popular directorial projects include "Rowdy Rangamma", "Sirimalle Navvindi", "Bezawada Bebbuli" and "Collector Vijaya", among others.

She holds a Guinness Record for most number of films directed by a female filmmaker. In 2008, the Andhra Pradesh government conferred her with Raghupathi Venkaiah award for her contribution to Telugu cinema.

Members of Telugu film fraternity took to twitter to remember the veteran. Actor Jr. NTR wrote she was a "pioneering filmmaker whose life is an inspiration for many".

Actor Nithin said her demise was a "huge loss" to Telugu industry.

Saddened to hear about the sudden demise of #VijayaNirmala garu. A huge loss . Condolences to the family .#RIPVijayaNirmalaGaru ??

— nithiin (@actor_nithiin) June 27, 2019

Actor Sudheer Babu described Vijaya Nirmala as "mother like personality".

A terrible day for my family. A pioneer, a legend and most importantly my mother like personality, #VijayaNirmala Garu made her way to the God. May her soul rest in peace. #Ripvijayanirmalagaru

— Sudheer Babu (@isudheerbabu) June 27, 2019

#VijayaNirmala the veteran actress and director has passed away. She has acted in all 4 South Indian languages and has directed a record 47 movies in different languages and holds Guinness Book of World Record 4 most movies directed by a Lady. #RIPVijayaNirmala pic.twitter.com/0ZMEFLdhRA

— Sreedhar Pillai (@sri50) June 27, 2019

Shocking and disheartening to hear the demise of #VijayaNirmala garu. As a great Actress, an inspiring Filmmaker and a wonderful human being you are irreplaceable. Your legacy will live on. Strength to the family #Krishnagaru @ItsActorNaresh uncle @NawinVK #RIPVijayaNirmalaGaru

— Keerthy Suresh (@KeerthyOfficial) June 27, 2019

Shocked at the sudden demise of Iron Lady of Telugu film industry, Veteran actress, Director and Guinness Book Record Holder #VijayaNirmala Garu. May your soul Rest Peace. Your contribution to TFI will never be forgotten #RIPvijayanirmalaGaru ? pic.twitter.com/3jY9JoIZCf

— Eesha Rebba (@YoursEesha) June 27, 2019

You came, Created History where no one can come close to it for the ages to come and now u left us ... Will Miss u Nanni, Rest In Peace ... Strength to Family , Friend’s ,Welwishers and Fans ...#VijayaNirmala Garu Your movies will Remain Forever ?? pic.twitter.com/uYnEf7WeBK

— MM*??❤️ (@HeroManoj1) June 27, 2019

#VijayaNirmala garu
A pioneer and a Legend!
You will be with us forever through your amazing work ma’am.
Strength to the family...#RIPVijayaNirmalaGaru ?

— Sushanth A (@iamSushanthA) June 27, 2019

Rest In Peace #VijayaNirmala garu, a trailblazer for women in Telugu Film. A true original!

— Adivi Sesh (@AdiviSesh) June 27, 2019

Our deepest condolences to Krishna garu & family on the sudden demise of #VijayaNirmala garu. pic.twitter.com/0BKLelPxMn

— Geetha Arts (@GeethaArts) June 27, 2019

Extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Vijaya Nirmala garu an iconic force in TFI who laid the path for women technicians in the industry . As an actor /producer /director she will remain a true inspiration . Strength to the family. RIP

— Baby Akkineni (@Samanthaprabhu2) June 27, 2019

I regret to inform you that my Mother senior Artiste, prominent Producer & Director, Dr. G Vijayanirmala Garu passed away during early hours today, that is, 27.6.2019, at Continental Hospitals, Hyderabad, due to sickness. She was 75. pic.twitter.com/7D5b5VOXmH

— H.E Dr Naresh VK actor (@ItsActorNaresh) June 27, 2019

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