Hyderabad, Sep. 11 (PTI): Former Union Minister and veteran actor Uppalapati Krishnam Raju passed away on Sunday wee hours while undergoing treatment at a private hospital here, hospital sources said. He was 83 and is survived by wife and three daughters. Raju was uncle of ‘Baahubali’ star Prabhas. Hospital sources said he was suffering from post-COVID-19 ailments. He was admitted to hospital on August 5. He was a two-time Lok Sabha member and served as Union Minister of state in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Ministers of Telugu states, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy and several film personalities were among condoled his death. “Saddened by the passing away of Shri UV Krishnam Raju Garu. The coming generations will remember his cinematic brilliance and creativity. He was also at the forefront of community service and made a mark as a political leader. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti,” Modi tweeted. Known as ‘Rebel Star’, Raju acted in over 180 films and remained a trendsetter with his rebellious characters. He started his film career with Telugu movie ‘Chilaka Gorinka’ in 1966. His last film was Prabhas-starrer ‘Radhe Shyam’. He won several awards and accolades for...