New Delhi: Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu’s elder brother actor-producer Ghattamaneni Ramesh Babu passed away on Saturday (January 8). Ramesh was 56 years old and according to media reports was suffering from liver-related problems for a long time. Film producer BA Raju confirmed the sad news and tweeted, "It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Ramesh Babu garu. He will continue to live on in our hearts forever.  We request all our well-wishers to adhere to the COVID norms and avoid gathering at the cremation venue. - Ghattamaneni Family".



Son of prominent Telugu actor, producer and director Ghantamneni Krishna, Ramesh Babu made his acting debut as a child artiste at the age of 12. In 1987, he did his first solo hero role in ‘Samraat’ and retired from acting in 1997, after starring in 15 films. Ramesh later turned producer and has backed films like ‘Arjun’ and ‘Athidhi’, which starred his brother Mahesh Babu in lead roles.