New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- Notable Telugu actress Chittajallu Krishnaveni, breathed her last on Sunday, February 16, leaving behind a legacy. She was known for introducing Telugu icon Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) to the film industry.

The veteran Telugu actress and producer passed away at the age of 102, at her residence in Film Nagar, Hyderabad. Chittajallu Krishnaveni played a pivotal rule in shaping the Telugu cinema industry.

Chittajallu Krishnaveni's most famous films as an actress comprise Malli Pelli (1939), Bhakta Prahlada (1942), Bhishma (1944), Brahma Ratham (1947), and Gollabhama (1947).

A native of the Pangidi village, West Godavari district Chittajallu Krishnaveni had developed an interest in theatre from a young age. Telugu...