India, July 16 -- Bhupathiraju Rajagopal Raju, father of Telugu superstar Ravi Teja, has died at the age of 90, the actor's publicists shared. Rajagopal Raju died at the actor's Hyderabad residence on Tuesday night due to age-related ailments. Further information about the last rites is awaited.

Rajagopal Raju was a pharmacist who lived a low-profile life despite his son's stardom. He spent much of years travelling, and his family moved with him, living in Jaipur, Delhi, Mumbai, and Bhopal. Even after Ravi Teja became a star, Rajagopal Raju continued to work for years. He and his wife hardly made any public appearances. Rajagpoal Raju is survived by wife Rajya Lakshmi and two sons, including Ravi Teja. His third son - actor Bharath Raju ...