Veteran Telugu actor Vijaya Rangaraju, who immortalised Paravur Rawther in Mohanlal-starrer Vietnam Colony, passed away in Chennai following a heart attack.

He was under treatment at a private hospital for the past week for the injury he suffered during a shooting in Hyderabad. 

Vijaya Rangaraju was popular for his villainous and supporting roles in Telugu and Malayalam cinema. Though he has acted in more than 10 films, his Rawther in Siddique-Lal directorial was the most famous one. He also acted opposite Mammootty in 'Venicile Vyapari'.

Rangaraju was popular for his negative and supporting roles in Telugu films.

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