Dr Pappu Venugopala Rao a luminary in the realms of education, music, and literature, bids farewell, leaving behind a legacy that resonates through generations. His demise marks the end of an era marked by profound contributions to Telugu, Sanskrit, and English languages, carving a niche as a revered educator, musician, and literary critic. He succumbed to a cardiac sudden cardiac arrest.
He was active until he breathed his last. He was in Hyderabad for a book launch. Despite the controversies he sported his proficiencies and literary contributions to the world of music will continue to enrich Carnatic music.