Actor and former MP Kaikala Satyanarayana passes away in Hyderabad

In a career spanning more than six decades, he had acted in more than 750 movies. He made his movie debut with Sipayi Kuthuru in 1959.

A career spanning more than six decades 

Kaikala Satyanarayana had played characters with multiple shades during his movie career that spanned more than six decades.

He carved a niche space for himself in the industry through these roles — villain, comedian, mythical, period, and character artist.

Satyanarayana earned popularity as a villain during the initial stage of his career. He later won the hearts of Telugu movie lovers as a character artist.

He acted in popular movies such as Srikrishnarjuna Yuddham, Lava Kusha, Chikkadu Dorakadu, Amma Rajeenama Yamaleela, Ghatothkachudu, Mosagallaku Mosagadu, and Adavi Ramudu, to mention a few.

Besides acting, Satyanarayana had also produced successful films, which include Kodamasimham, Bangaru Kutumbam, and Muddula Mogudu.

In 2011, the actor was awarded the prestigious Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for his contributions to movies. In 2017, he was honoured with the Filmfare Award for lifetime achievement in Telugu cinema.

Kaikala Satyanarayana was so popular with Telugu people that he was elected to Lok Sabha from the Machilipatnam constituency in 1996. He served as a TDP MP.

As soon as the news of his demise broke, people from the Telugu film industry and other fields expressed their condolences to Satyanarayana’s family.

Pained by the passing away of noted film personality Shri Kaikala Satyanarayana Garu. He was popular across generations for his remarkable acting skills and diverse roles. My thoughts are with his family and admirers. Om Shanti.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 23, 2022

ప్రముఖ నటుడు శ్రీ కైకాల సత్యనారాయణ మృతి పట్ల ముఖ్యమంత్రి శ్రీ కె. చంద్రశేఖర్ రావు సంతాపాన్ని ప్రకటించారు. తెలుగు చలన చిత్ర రంగంలో తొలితరం నటుడిగా విభిన్న పాత్రలను పోషిస్తూ, తమ వైవిధ్యమైన నటన ద్వారా, మూడు తరాల ప్రేక్షకుల అభిమానాన్ని పొందారని సీఎం గుర్తుచేసుకున్నారు.

— Telangana CMO (@TelanganaCMO) December 23, 2022

గొప్ప వ్యక్తిత్వం కలిగిన వ్యక్తి కైకాల సత్యనారాయణ గారు. నటునిగా సుదీర్ఘ కాలం సేవలందించి ఎన్నో మరపురాని పాత్రలతో మెప్పించారు. ఎంపీ గానూ ప్రజలకు మరింత దగ్గరయ్యారు. కైకాల మరణం తెలుగు ప్రజలకు తీరని లోటు. వారి కుటుంబానికి నా ప్రగాఢ సానుభూతి తెలియజేస్తున్నాను. pic.twitter.com/eJdUwqnINz

— YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (@ysjagan) December 23, 2022

Andhra Pradesh Governor Sri Biswabhusan Harichandan has expressed profound grief and sadness over the demise of Sri Kaikala Satyanarayana, Telugu film actor, producer, director, and former Member of Parliament in Lok Sabha, on Friday in Hyderabad. pic.twitter.com/9usDxvCPBf

— Governor of Andhra Pradesh (@governorap) December 23, 2022

Rest in peace
Navarasa Natana Sarvabhouma
Sri Kaikala Satyanarayana garu 🙏 pic.twitter.com/SBhoGATr0y

— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) December 23, 2022

Extremely saddened by the passing away of #KaikalaSatyanarayana garu. I have some very fond memories of working with him. He will be missed. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. May his soul rest in peace 🙏🙏🙏

— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) December 23, 2022

Grief-stricken by the demise of the
legendary actor Kaikala Satyanarayana garu. He is One of the finest actors Indian cinema has ever seen.

My sincere condolences to his family & dear ones. Om Shanti 🙏

— Ravi Teja (@RaviTeja_offl) December 23, 2022

Deeply saddened to hear the demise of Kaikala Satyanarayana Garu..
His contribution to our film industry will be remembered forever !!
May his soul rest in peace🙏

— Ram Charan (@AlwaysRamCharan) December 23, 2022

Saddened to hear about the passing away of legendary actor Kaikala Satyanarayana garu. He was one of the rarest acting personalities who can breathe life into any character.

May his family find peace & strength in this hour of grief! Om shanti

— Anil Ravipudi (@AnilRavipudi) December 23, 2022

Telugu Cinema has lost another Legend! 💔

Extremely saddened to know that #KaikalaSatyanarayana garu is no more. May his soul Rest In Peace & Praying about the strength to his dear ones!

— Gopichandh Malineni (@megopichand) December 23, 2022

Devastated to hear the demise of Legendary Actor Kaikala Satyanarayana Garu 💔🙏

His contribution to our film industry will be remembered forever!!

May his soul rest in peace. Our sincere condolences to his family & dear ones #RIPKaikalaSatyanarayanaGaru

— Shine Screens (@Shine_Screens) December 23, 2022

Saddened by the passing away of legendary actor Kaikala Satyanarayana Garu.

His contribution to Telugu Cinema will always be celebrated, championed and cherished…

We wish his family and friends strength in these difficult times. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/q2fAZHz8FY

— Sri Venkateswara Creations (@SVC_official) December 23, 2022

Legendary actor #KaikalaSatyanarayana garu 🙏 RIP

May his soul rest in peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/ZjHUeKHkQ3

— BANDLA GANESH. (@ganeshbandla) December 23, 2022

Shocked and Saddened on hearing the Passing away of Legendary actor #KaikalaSatyanarayana garu 🙏
May his soul rest in peace,
My deepest condolences to his family members.

— Bobby (@dirbobby) December 23, 2022

Very sad to hear that the great, versatile actor Sri Kaikala Satyanarayana garu is no more 🙏 Telugu Film industry has lost another legend. May his great soul rest in peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/LDhnD2H387

— KONA VENKAT (@konavenkat99) December 23, 2022

సీనియర్‌ నటుడు కైకాల సత్యనారాయణ గారి మరణం ఎంతో బాధాకరం వారి పవిత్ర ఆత్మకు శాంతి చేకూరాలని ఆశిస్తూ వారి కుటుంసభ్యులకు ఇదే నా ప్రగాఢ సానుభూతి.#KaikalaSatyanarayana #OmShanti pic.twitter.com/Ww1SeoKGCE

— Gandhi Arekapudi (@GandhiArekapudi) December 23, 2022

#KaikalaSatyanarayana is an actor who is like a text book of navarasas for all other actors. He is an inspiration to many with his versatality. Thanks for your contribution and leaving us such memories of life time. Sending my deepest condolences to his family members. pic.twitter.com/69ZWteStx9

— kamal kamaraju ~k k (@kamalkamaraju) December 23, 2022

Even after roughly a couple of decades later, his charismatic portrayal of Yama with the ever hummable bgm dhoomthatha.. still plays crystal clear in the minds… such great actor
Rest in peace legend 🙏#kaikalasatyanarayana pic.twitter.com/jcmvHVLCex

— Ashwin Gangaraju (@AshwinGangaraju) December 23, 2022

“నవరస నటనాసార్వభౌముడు ” మన కైకాల సత్యన్నారాయణ గారి మరణం తెలుగు చిత్ర సీమ కి తీరని లోటు

RIP #KaikalaSatyanarayana 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/ZcTljmsqUC

— Meher Ramesh 🇮🇳 (@MeherRamesh) December 23, 2022

Deeply saddened to hear the demise of Great Actor Shri .Kaikala Satyanarayana.

My deepest condolences to his family members.#KaikalaSatyanarayana pic.twitter.com/Qco3fG3HSj

— Amar Prasad Reddy (@amarprasadreddy) December 23, 2022

Kaikala Satyanarayana gaaru 💔
One of my favourite actors from golden era of Telugu cinema. Mana intlo Manishi la anipistharu. Legendary body of work. Condolences to family🙏🏼

— Nani (@NameisNani) December 23, 2022

Very sad news!

End of an era!

Kaikala Satyanarayana garu is no more.

Navarasa Nata Sarvabhowma.#Kaikala Satyanarayana pic.twitter.com/ZOrp3H4bGT

— Ananya Nagalla (@AnanyaNagalla) December 23, 2022

Deeply Saddened to hear that Legendary actor #KaikalaSatyanarayana garu is no more. May his soul rest in peace and Strength to his family and friends.

Om Shanti 🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/abTtF666ui

— SRIKANTH MEKA (@actorsrikanth) December 23, 2022

Don’t think any of us filmmakers of this generation can even talk about his greatness as an actor. His versatility is magnanimous. You will stay alive in our memories #KaikalaSatyanarayana garu. Thank you for all the joy who gave us through your work. pic.twitter.com/dcVDSj3rTk

— Hanu Raghavapudi (@hanurpudi) December 23, 2022

Deeply saddened to hear about the unfortunate demise of Kaikala Satyanarayana garu.

My sincere condolences & strength to his family members.
Om shanti🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/GBsG5Hq1W7

— Varun Tej Konidela (@IAmVarunTej) December 23, 2022

A master of his art, Kaikala Satyanarayana garu was a legend and inspiration to us. An immense loss to the film industry and everyone of us. May his soul rest is in peace. 🙏

— Allari Naresh (@allarinaresh) December 23, 2022

Saddened to know about the passing of Kaikala Satyanarayana garu. An absolute legend who immortalised many characters on our Telugu silver screen.

Om Shanti

— Kalyanram Nandamuri (@NANDAMURIKALYAN) December 23, 2022

Deeply saddened waking up to the news of Kaikala Satyanarayana garu’s demise..He was my most favourite actor as I was growing up..fell in love with him in and as Ghatotkachudu❤️He will always be remembered for his versatility and his enormous contribution towards TFI..Om Shanti🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/h88N2WgQMQ

— Anasuya Bharadwaj (@anusuyakhasba) December 23, 2022

Deeply saddened by the demise
of legendary actor Kaikala Satyanarayana garu. He will continue to live on through his work.
My deepest condolences to his family.#RIPKaikalaSatyanaryanaGaru

— Gopichand (@YoursGopichand) December 23, 2022

Om Shanti
Kaikala Satyanarayana garu 🙏🏼

My thoughts and prayers with the family 🙏🏼

— Sharwanand (@ImSharwanand) December 23, 2022

Deeply saddened by the passing away of the legendary actor #KaikalaSatyanarayana garu.
His contribution to the Telugu film industry is unforgettable.
May his soul rest in peace.

Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/HTVQ59NWe0

— Sree Vishnu (@sreevishnuoffl) December 23, 2022

Deeply Saddened to hear that Legendary actor #KaikalaSatyanarayana garu is no more. May his soul rest in peace and Strength to his family and friends.

Om Shanti 🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/abTtF666ui

— SRIKANTH MEKA (@actorsrikanth) December 23, 2022

#KaikalaSatyanarayana one of the greatest of all time that celebrated telugu cinema. Rest in Peace NavaRasa Natanaa Sarwabhouma. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/YngpyjB2Nz

— BVS Ravi (@BvsRavi) December 23, 2022

Deeply saddened by the demise of veteran legendary actor Kaikala Satyanarayana Garu, an irreplaceable loss to the Indian film industry. My heartfelt condolences to his near and dear family and friends and the fans across the globe. May his soul Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/hAf0oBDXjt

— R Sarath Kumar (@realsarathkumar) December 23, 2022

Legendary Actor #KaikalaSatyanarayana Garu is no more. May his soul rest in peace💐 & strength to his family.

Om Shanthi🙏#RIPKaikalaSatyanarayana pic.twitter.com/4J4XoGgUzk

— UV Creations (@UV_Creations) December 23, 2022

Rest in peace legend 💔#KaikalaSatyanarayana garu
We miss you for ever pic.twitter.com/remzBGxvrY

— Director Maruthi (@DirectorMaruthi) December 23, 2022

Deeply saddened by the news of Kaikala Satyanarayana garu passing away!! Extending my heartfelt condolences to his family.
Om Shanthi 🙏#ripsatyanarayanagaru #satyanarayanagaru pic.twitter.com/Ngo2UKkClO

— Radha Krishna (@director_radhaa) December 23, 2022

Deeply saddened by the sudden demise legendary actor #KaikalaSatyanarayana garu , his contribution to telugu cinema will be remembered forever, Deepest condolences. Om Shanti #RIPKaikalaSatyanarayanaGaru pic.twitter.com/4zC7qKY21j

— Manoj Manchu🙏🏻❤️ (@HeroManoj1) December 23, 2022

The industry has lost another legend.
Deeply saddened to hear the demise of Kaikala Satyanarayana .. His contribution to our film industry will be remembered forever !!
Om Shanti!
My thoughts and prayers with the family !
K Raghavendra Rao#kraghavendrarao #KaikalaSatyanarayana

— Raghavendra Rao K (@Ragavendraraoba) December 23, 2022

The industry has lost another legend.
Deeply saddened to hear the demise of Kaikala Satyanarayana .. His contribution to our film industry will be remembered forever !!
Om Shanti!
My thoughts and prayers with the family !
K Raghavendra Rao#kraghavendrarao #KaikalaSatyanarayana

— Raghavendra Rao K (@Ragavendraraoba) December 23, 2022

The sudden passing of legendary actor Kaikala Satyanarayana Garu startled us. Our sincere condolences go out to his family. pic.twitter.com/HdAJOgbudi

— Aditya Music (@adityamusic) December 23, 2022

Very sad to hear that the great, versatile actor Sri Kaikala Satyanarayana garu is no more 🙏 Telugu Film industry has lost another legend. May his great soul rest in peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/LDhnD2H387

— KONA VENKAT (@konavenkat99) December 23, 2022

Actor & Leader #PawanKalyan‘s condolence message over the demise of #KaikalaSatyanarayana garu @PawanKalyan#RIPKaikalaSatyanarayanaGaru pic.twitter.com/0L4d6ecGwH

— Vamsi Kaka (@vamsikaka) December 23, 2022

Saddened to hear the demise of legendary #KaikalaSatyanarayana Garu

His versatility is an inspiration to many of us !! Rest in peace Sir. pic.twitter.com/hPxXTgC5Wv

— Kartikeya (@ActorKartikeya) December 23, 2022

#KaikalaSatyanarayana garu… A legend who inspired us all with his versatility on screen. Rest in peace sir 🙏

— Sudheer Babu (@isudheerbabu) December 23, 2022

Extremely saddened to hear about the sudden demise of Legendary Actor Navarasa Natana Saravabhouma #KaikalaSatyanarayana garu.

Extending our deepest condolences to his family.

May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/ICCxmHX8fM

— Geetha Arts (@GeethaArts) December 23, 2022

Extremely saddened by the passing away of one of the most versatile actor and the Navarasa Nata Sarvabhowma of Telugu industry, #KaikalaSatyanarayana garu.. Sending my deepest condolences to his near and dear. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/N794mJcL10

— Bellamkonda Sreenivas (@BSaiSreenivas) December 23, 2022

Even after roughly a couple of decades later, his charismatic portrayal of Yama with the ever hummable bgm dhoomthatha.. still plays crystal clear in the minds… such great actor
Rest in peace legend 🙏#kaikalasatyanarayana pic.twitter.com/jcmvHVLCex

— Ashwin Gangaraju (@AshwinGangaraju) December 23, 2022

Deeply regret the demise of Sri #KaikalaSatyanarayana garu.
He’s not just a legend but a family member to us. We shared the screen in many films & bonding till last.
May his soul rest in peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/oXiIEuNa3Y

— H.E Dr Naresh VK actor (@ItsActorNaresh) December 23, 2022

Saddened at the passing of legendary actor #KaikalaSatyanarayana garu.
His contribution to cinema will be remembered forever. May his soul rest in peace. #RIPKaikalaSatyanarayanaGaru pic.twitter.com/q1mgK0Zjkl

— Suresh Productions (@SureshProdns) December 23, 2022

Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Kaikala Satyanarayana garu..
One of the most versatile actors that we’ve been fortunate to witness on screen 🙏
A positive, warm person that everyone loved. Your contribution to cinema will forever be cherished sir 🙏

— Sushanth A (@iamSushanthA) December 23, 2022

Extremely saddened by the passing away of #KaikalaSatyanarayana garu. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. May his soul rest in peace. Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/sai1jzIR1R

— Simran (@SimranbaggaOffc) December 23, 2022

Shocked on the demise of #KaikalaSatyanarayana garu.
.Our industry has lost one more Legend..🙏
Rest in peace sir pic.twitter.com/lZvRcO6gU1

— MS Raju (@MSRajuOfficial) December 23, 2022

Really Shocked to learn about the demise of Legendary actor #KaikalaSatyanarayana garu.
May his soul rest in peace.
Sending all his near and dear, strength during this difficult time.. om shanti 🙏

— nithiin (@actor_nithiin) December 23, 2022