AVS last rites performed

9 Nov, 2013 14:22 IST|Sakshi
AVS last rites performed

The last rites of Telugu actor AVS were performed at the Punjagutta cremation ground on Saturday.

AVS died due to acute liver ailment from which he had struggling for a long time. Several film personalities visited the residence of the actor in Manikonda and paid their last respects to him.

The 56-year old was discharged from Global Hospitals Friday after doctors advised his family to take him home."Some of his industry friends visited him after we reached home last evening. The doctors had asked us take him home because he his condition had worsened," AVS's son Pradeep said.

AVS was first diagnosed with liver-related issues in 2007. A year later, when doctors had lost all hope, he miraculously made a recovery after his daughter donated a part of her liver.He made his cinematic debut with Telugu family drama "Mr. Pellam" in 1991. He had starred in several films over the last two decades.

Most remembered for his character and comic villain roles, some of his best films include "Yamaleela", "Sisindri", "Intlo Illalu Vantaintlo Priyuralu" and "Venky".AVS had also directed four films namely "Super Heroes","Ori Ni Prema Bangaaram Kaanu", "Room Mates" and "Kothimooka".

People thronged to pay their last respects to AVS who acted in several movies as comedian and character actor.

- Sakshipost, With PTI inputs

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