The Telugu Film Industry is shocked upon hearing the sudden demise of Tollywood director Bapu. On this note, several celebrities took it on Twitter and shared their memories with Bapu and also prayed for his soul to rest in peace.

Here are few tweets:

Nani - “Bapu gaaru is no more..My first director..My guru..My inspiration.A great artist.An amazing director.A complete human being.Will miss u sir. I am very very proud to say that I belong to Bapu school .. Thank you for everything sir.”

Rajamouli - “It must have been a happy reunion up there. But for us in TFI, it is a deep void.. #BapuRamana.”

Prakash Raj - “Rip. Bapugaru... Take a bow chief ..for the soul n respect u brought to Telugu cinema. Thank uuuu. Will miss you.”

Lakshmi Manchu - “Rip Bapu garu. A legend rests. What an amazing artistic journey.”

Koratala Siva - “Another legend rests. Bapu garu ika leru. We will miss the real art sir.”

Devi Sri Prasad - “Had d greatest honour of accompanying Bapu garu 2 his car at Gama Awards this year!! Greatest LEGEND!! R.I.P sir:(((.”

Hero Ram - “Andamaina ammayini varninchadaaniki ,English vaallu "Angel" ane padham vadathaaru..Manavaallu "Bapu Bomma" antaaru..#RIPBapuGaru.”