In yet another blow to the Tollywood industry, director Maruthi’s father Vana Kuchala Rao, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 76 due to age-related issues at his residence in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh. As per official sources, her last rites will be performed on Thursday. As soon as the news came up online, social media is filled with condolence messages from fans, who are mourning the loss.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/director-maruthis-father-vana-kuchala-rao-passes-away-at-76-due-to-age-related-issues-in-machilipatnam/articleshow/90979310.cms