Thummala Narsimha Reddy, popularly known as TNR, was a South Indian actor, director, and host. On May 10, 2021, he passed away due to complications from COVID-19.
Wiki/Biography
TNR was born in Hyderabad. He attended Sri Saraswathi Sisu Mandir High School, Saraswathi Nagar, Saidabad, Hyderabad.
TNR’s childhood photo with his family
appearance
Height (approximate): 5′ 7″
Eye color: Black
Hair color: Black
Family and caste
Parents and siblings
His mother died when he was two years old and he has an older sister.
Wife and children
He is married to Jyothi and has a son and a daughter, both named Divija.
TNR with my wife
TNR with my daughter and son
Profession
He has acted in supporting roles in several Telugu films such as Nene Raju Nene Mantri (2017), Subrahmanyapuram (2018), Falaknuma Das (2019) and Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya (2020). He has directed several South Indian films. His talk show “Frank Talks with TNR” on his YouTube channel “iDream Telugu Movies” is very popular.
TNR on his talk show
die
In May 2021, he was tested positive for Covid-19 and was admitted to a hospital in Malkagilgiri, Hyderabad. Due to his deteriorating health, he passed away on May 10, 2021. Many popular South Indian celebrities expressed grief over his death. Actor Sudheer Babu tweeted,
This is shocking… Lost a great journalist… R.I.P. “
Shobu Yarlagadda said,
Deeply saddened to hear this news. #RIPTNR garu! ” -Shobu Yarlagadda (@Shobu_)
Venu Charan tweeted,
He was a great host, actor and a kind person. So sad to hear about his passing. We miss you sir” #TNR #RipTNR VenuCha #RRRan (@AlwysVenuCharan)
Facts/Trivia
- His favorite quote is:
DHARMO RAKSHATHI RAKSHITHAHA” dharmaanni manam kaapaadithey dharmam manalni kaapaaduthundi”
- He was a pious man and often visited temples.
TNR in temples
- In one of his Facebook posts, he mentioned that he admires the works of three music composers, namely Ilaiyaraaja and the Nadeem-Shravan duo.
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