• The Telugu film industry collectively mourned the passing away of singer-actor S P Balasubrahmanyam, recalling the legacy he leaves behind and his humble persona that they will fondly remember.
  • Actor Chiranjeevi called it the darkest day for the world of music: “I owe my success greatly to Balu garu ’s voice, through the numerous and memorable songs he had sung for me. When the world of music wondered who would succeed the legendary Ghantasala garu , there came one of the brightest stars of the galaxy in the form of Shri SPB,” he stated.
  • Actor Venkatesh recalled working with SPB in films such as Prema and Pavithra Bandam and offered his condolences to the family. Nagarjuna tweeted, “As the memories of conversations with Balu garu come flooding back, so do the tears,” and recalled getting a call from SPB after the latter watched Annamayya , and added that the singer was an integral part of his life.
  • Condolence messages poured in from actors Mahesh Babu, NTR, Nani, Varun Tej and several directors, producers, music composers and singers who had been praying for SPB’s health over the last few weeks.