{
  "id": 20119889,
  "title": "Telugu actor Giri Babu dies at 83; Chiranjeevi, Mohan Babu mourn demise",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/telugu-actor-giri-babu-dies-at-83-chiranjeevi-mohan-babu-mourn-demise",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-15T05:29:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/telugu-actor-giri-babu-dies-at-83-chiranjeevi-mohan-babu-mourn-demise-10963644/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Veteran Telugu actor Yerra Seshagiri Rao, popularly known as Giri Babu, passed away at the age of 83 in Hyderabad on Saturday after undergoing treatment for age-related ailments in a private hospital. The Movie Artists Association (MAA) conveyed their condolences to the bereaved family. Giri Babu's last rites are scheduled to be conducted between 3-4 pm on Sunday at Ravinuthala near Medarametla. Celebrities like Chiranjeevi and Mohan Babu expressed their shock and sorrow over the actor's demise. Chiranjeevi, in a heartfelt message on Instagram, recalled Giri Babu's contributions to Telugu cinema as an actor, producer, and director, stating that his presence will be irreplaceable. Mohan Babu also shared his grief, reminiscing about their bond since their rooming days in Madras. Giri Babu's elder son, actor Raghu Babu, confirmed his father's last wish to have his last rites at his hometown's Ravinuthala.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Veteran Telugu Actor Giribabu Dies At 83 In Hyderabad; Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu Mourns His Demise",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/veteran-telugu-actor-giribabu-dies-at-83-in-hyderabad-andhra-pradesh",
        "published": "2026-11-14T11:28:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Veteran Telugu actor Giri Babu dies at 80",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/veteran-telugu-actor-giri-babu-dies-at-80",
        "published": "2026-11-14T15:04:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Veteran actor Giri Babu dies at 80, Telugu film industry mourns",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/veteran-actor-giri-babu-dies-at-80-telugu-film-industry-mourns",
        "published": "2026-11-14T16:16:55.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}