Tollywood mourns the death senior actress Vijay Nirmala, who passed away in the wee hours at Continental hospitals, Gachibowli. At the time of her death, she was aged 73. The news has come shocking to not only to film celebrities but the audience as well, who took to social media to express condolences to Mahesh Babu, Krishna and Naresh.
She was born in Tamil Nadu but went on to rule Telugu cinema decades. Her father was into film production. Vijay Nirmala is not only an actress, producer and director who has helmed over 44 films in Telugu. She also holds Guinness Book of Records as the female director of the most films. She is bestowed with Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for her contributions to Telugu cinema, given to her in 2008.
Check out the condolences tweets:
Vijaya Nirmala Garu was a pioneering filmmaker whose life is an inspiration for many. Extremely saddened to hear the news. Extending my deepest condolences to her family. #RIPVijayaNirmalaGaru
— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) June 27, 2019
Extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Vijaya Nirmala garu an iconic force in TFI who laid the path for women technicians in the industry . As an actor /producer /director she will remain a true inspiration . Strength to the family. RIP
— Baby Akkineni (@Samanthaprabhu2) June 27, 2019
Vijaya Nirmala garu was a pillar to this industry, from acting to film-making her work has inspired many. Her demise is an irreplaceable loss to the art. My heartfelt condolences to Krishna Garu, @ItsActorNaresh and their entire family. #RIPVijayaNirmalaGaru
— Allari Naresh (@allarinaresh) June 27, 2019
RIP Veteran Actress & Director #VijayaNirmala ji. Our deepest condolences to Krishnaji @urstrulyMahesh #Kaappaan Telugu Title will be released by @ssrajamouli tomorrow 28thJune @10am instead of today.
— anand k v (@anavenkat) June 27, 2019
#RIPVijayaNirmalaGaru you are with tha forever in your stories. Strength to the Family #KrishnaGaru #Naresh #Naveen pic.twitter.com/CqroRwXPq4
— Rana Daggubati (@RanaDaggubati) June 27, 2019
#RIPVijayaNirmalaGaru .. praying for strength to Krishna Garu and the entire family pic.twitter.com/5wbo7Sh8iZ
— Mahesh S Koneru (@smkoneru) June 26, 2019
#RIPvijayanirmalaGaru #RIPVijayaNirmala #RIP
Actress come Director Smt. Vijaya Nirmala Garu No more !! May her soul Rest In Peace !! 🙏🏻
Stay Strong Mahesh Babu garu Naresh garu Krishna garu#RIPVijayaNirmalaGaru pic.twitter.com/zs2yZJehrE— BALA HARINADH (@BALA_HARINADH55) June 27, 2019
#RIPVijayaNirmalaGaru may her soul rest in peace may God gives strength to the SUPERSTAR family . @urstrulyMahesh pic.twitter.com/AEFxti3bRh
— మహేష్ అభిమాని (@SamUrstruly) June 27, 2019
#RIPVijayaNirmalaGaru your services are incredible to film industry madam
praying for strength to krishna garu..
And and their entire family #RIPVijayaNirmala pic.twitter.com/HniVf6PzI7— Arjun Bharat 🌾 (@PNR_bharat) June 27, 2019
Guinness record holder as a lady director, actress #VijayaNirmala garu is no more.. #RIPvijayanirmalaGaru pic.twitter.com/ppw5uSRby2
— Mr Solo (@solidlover123) June 27, 2019
Veteran actress and director, #VijayaNirmala garu is no more. A huge loss to Telugu film industry. As one of the very few female directors, she truly was a trailblazer in the industry. Condolences to Superstar Krishna, Mahesh Babu and their families. May her soul rest in peace pic.twitter.com/D1Y4zEh2Ih
— Hemanth Kumar C R (@crhemanth) June 26, 2019
She Came , She conquered , She inspired us all . It’s unfortunate and shocking to hear the passing of #VijayaNirmala garu . Strength to @ItsActorNaresh uncle and @NawinVK . She was and always be The immortal #ironlady of #Tollywood . Rest Easy Mam . Om Shanti 🙏🏼. pic.twitter.com/R3Izx3bbsB
— Achu (@achurajamani) June 27, 2019
#vijayanirmala , passed away on June 26th, 2019 Midnight due to heart attack. In 2002, she entered the Guinness Book of Records as the female director of the most films. RIP 😢… https://t.co/bNn8IqEHL3
— భారతిపుత్ర రవి కిరణ్ (@urs_ravikiran) June 27, 2019
