Daggubati Venkatesh Pays Heartfelt Tribute To Robert Redford; Calls Him A Magician Who Touched His Life

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buffs are mourning the loss of Hollywood legend Robert Redford, whose acting skills and storytelling style left a lasting impact globally, including the Indian film industry. Telugu film actor Daggubati Venkatesh has expressed his heartfelt tribute to the actor on social media.

Daggubati Venkatesh Mourns The Loss Of Hollywood Legend Robert Redford

Taking to his X profile, Daggubati Venkatesh called Robert Redford a legend who touched his life. He posted "Robert Redford had a rare magic on and off the screen that touched so many lives, mine included. He’s always been one of my all-time favorites, a huge inspiration and someone whose work and spirit I’ll hold close forever. Rest in peace, legend."

Hollywood icon Robert Redford died at the age of 89 on September 16. His publicist Cindi Berger said the actor died at his home "at Sundance in the mountains of Utah - the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved". He is one of the most influential film stars of his time and acclaimed for films including Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid, All The President’s Men and The Sting.Robert Redford made his directorial debut in 1980 with Ordinary People, which went on to win four Academy Awards.Robert Redford is also known for founding the Sundance Institute, known for the Sundance Film Festival, promoting independent films and filmmakers, as well as environmental activism. Several Hollywood celebrities have paid tribute to Redford today, describing him as a genius and a true Hollywood legend.Meanwhile, Venkatesh Daggubati was last seen in the hit film Sankranthiki Vasthunam written and directed by Anil Ravipudi and produced by Sri Venkateswara Creations. It stars Venkatesh, Aishwarya Rajesh and Meenakshi Chaudhary, P Sai Kumar, VTV Ganesh, Sarvadaman D. Banerjee, Upendra Limaye and Srinivas Avasarala. The film grossed emerged as the highest grossing Telugu film of the year and fifth highest grossing Indian film of the year.