Veteran Telugu Actor Sarath Babu Passes Away at 72

Hyderabad: Veteran Telugu actor Sarath Babu passed away at the age of 72 after battling serious health issues on Monday afternoon. He was undergoing treatment for multi-organ damage at AIG Hospital in Hyderabad for a few weeks. 

He was brought to Hyderabad from Bengaluru on April 20 and was admitted to AIG. According to sources, Babu suffered from sepsis, which impacted functioning of kidneys, lungs, liver and other organs.

Earlier this month, reports emerged on social media stating the senior actor had died prompting his family to issue the clarification on his health. The PR agency of the actor's family dismissed the reports of 71-year-old Sarath Babu’s demise and said he is recovering in the hospital. The family of the actor has appealed to the people to not believe any unverified news on social media. 

Sarath Babu started his career in 1973 with a Telugu film. He has predominantly worked in Telugu and Tamil films. He has also acted in a few Kannada and Malayalam movies. The actor won Nandi awards nine times for best acting in supporting roles. 

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