The passing of veteran actor Nana Patekar has saddened the South Indian film industry. Following the tragic news of the legend’s demise on Thursday, several prominent film personalities from the Tamil, Telugu and other South Indian film industries shared emotional tributes, expressing their grief and celebrating his extraordinary legacy.
I can’t believe my dear friend Nanaji is no longer with us. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. May his soul rest in peace.
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) October 8, 2026
Superstar Rajinikanth mourned the loss of his close friend and Kaala co-star, expressing his disbelief over the actor’s passing. Sharing an emotional message, he wrote, “I can’t believe my dear friend Nanaji is no longer with us. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. May his soul rest in peace.”
Paying homage to his craft, RRR star Jr NTR praised the depth and authenticity the late actor brought to every performance, calling him “one of Indian cinema’s finest actors”. He further wrote, “There was an unmistakable honesty and intensity in every character he portrayed. His performances never felt like acting, but life unfolding on screen. A remarkable artist whose contribution to Indian cinema will be remembered for generations.”
💔💔💔 miss you my dear Nana ji .. Will cherish the moments spent..conversations.. arguments.. the food you cooked.. knowledge you shared . thank you for coming into my life’s journey. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 RIP #NanaPatekar https://t.co/ijbPzxZk6s
— Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) October 8, 2026
Actor Prakash Raj shared fond personal memories of their friendship, writing, “Miss you my dear Nana ji. Will cherish the moments spent, conversations, arguments, the food you cooked, and the knowledge you shared. Thank you for coming into my life’s journey.”
Dhurandhar actor R. Madhavan (on his Instagram Stories) recalled the profound inspiration he drew from the iconic artist, sharing, “A legend moves on. Thank you for the unforgettable moments in theatres, and the invaluable lessons to actors. I still remember exactly how moved and inspired I felt after watching Prahaar.”
This is unbelievably shocking. I am numb. Devastated infact. An actor par excellence. A man with his own mind and beliefs. A simple hearted human. An actor par excellence. Had the privilege and honor to work with him. You will be miss Nana Bhau. 😭😭😭😭😭 #OmShanti #nanapatekar
— KhushbuSundar (@khushsundar) October 8, 2026
Expressing her profound shock, Khushbu Sundar paid emotional respect to her former co-star, stating, “This is unbelievably shocking. I am numb. Devastated, in fact. An actor par excellence. A man with his own mind and beliefs. A simple-hearted human. Had the privilege and honour to work with him.”
Deeply saddened by the passing of @nanagpatekar sir. His powerful performances and the life he brought to every character have always been an inspiration. Beyond cinema, his work for farmers, rural communities and people in need through the #NaamFoundation has touched countless lives. A truly remarkable artist and human being whose contribution to cinema and society will always be remembered. Rest in peace, #NanaPatekar sir. 🙏
— Rishab Shetty (@shetty_rishab) October 8, 2026
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma offered a heartfelt farewell, remembering their past collaborations and writing, “Goodbye Nana, can’t ever forget what you brought to Ab Tak Chhappan, Bhoot, and The Attacks of 26/11.”
Reflecting on his legendary screen presence, Telugu superstar and Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan highlighted the actor’s defining roles and service to the country. He noted, “His performance in the film Krantiveer remains unforgettable. Movies like Parinda, Khamoshi, Tirangaa, Agnisakshi, Natsamrat, Ab Tak Chhappan, and Apaharan are just a few stellar highlights from his acting career.”
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