South superstars including Rajinikanth pay last respect as Sarath Babu's mortal remains brought to Chennai home

Actor Sarath Babu, who passed away on Monday at a private hospital in Hyderabad due to multiple organ failure, would be cremated on Tuesday in Chennai. Following the veteran's passing, a number of superstars, including Rajinikanth, Jr. NTR, Prakash Raj, and Chiranjeevi, sent their respects to the fans and family members of the actor.

Hyderabad: Popular Telugu actor Sarath Babu passed away in Hyderabad on Monday. He was 71. Sarath Babu was receiving treatment at the AIG Hospital in Hyderabad's Gachibowli after being ill for a few weeks. The funeral is scheduled for Tuesday, May 23, at 3 o'clock at Guindy Industrial Estate Cremation Burial Ground.

Rajinikanth was one of the first celebrities to pay respect to the actor after his passing. "Today, I lost Sarath Babu, a beautiful man and a good friend. This loss cannot be recovered," he said on Twitter in Tamil adding, "May his spirit rest in peace." In addition, Chiranjeevi, who has collaborated with Sarath on a number of films, sent his sympathies to his family. "It was shocking to learn of Sarath Babu's passing. His performance, which radiated elegance and grace, won him a place in the audience's hearts. I am closely related to Shri Sarath Babu. He has appeared with me in numerous films. My sincere sympathies to his family and to all the supporters."