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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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Visitha

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

The couple married in October 2012.

The funeral procession

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.

Sudheer Babu

Former badminton player and actor Sudheer Babu arrives.

Meka Srikanth

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

D Ramanaidu

Veteran film producer D Ramanaidu offers flowers.

Jayasudha, Pujita

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

Muppalaneni Shiva

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

Rajeev Kanakala and Shivaji Raja

Actors Rajeev Kanakala and Shivaji Raja arrive.

Geeta Singh

Comic actress Geeta Singh bids Uday Kiran farewell.

Allari Naresh

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

Sunil

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

Varun Sandesh

Actor-singer Varun Sandesh arrives.

Dasari Narayana Rao and Vijay Chander

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