PIX: Venkatesh, D Ramanaidu attend Uday Kiran's funeral

The last rites of Telugu actor Uday Kiran, who allegedly ended his life in his Hyderabad home on the night of January 5, were performed earlier today at Punjagutta burial grounds in Hyderabad.

Among the many friends, associates and family members of the late actor was veteran star Venkatesh, who paid his respects.

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Uday Kiran's wife Visitha (centre) was inconsolable.

The couple married in October 2012.

The actor's body was kept at the NIMS mortuary until his sister arrived from Muscat.

He was later moved to the Film Chamber office for visitors to pay their respects.

Former badminton player and actor Sudheer Babu arrives.

Telugu actor Meka Srikanth, who has appeared in films like Kshatriya and Shadows, after paying respects to the late actor.

Veteran film producer D Ramanaidu offers flowers.

Film actress-turned-MLA Jayasudha and actress Poojitha were also spotted.

Well known Telugu film director Muppalaneni Shiva offers flowers ahead of the last rites.

Actors Rajeev Kanakala and Shivaji Raja arrive.

Comic actress Geeta Singh bids Uday Kiran farewell.

Actor and son of veteran director-producer EVV Satyanarayana, Allari Naresh was among the many celebrity visitors.

Actor and voice-over artist Sunil, photographed paying his last respects.

Actor-singer Varun Sandesh arrives.

Actor-directors Dasari Narayana Rao and Vijay Chander were also spotted.