Padma Shri awardee Kanakaraju passed away on Friday night in Marlavai village, Komuram Bheem Asifabad district. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy expressed deep grief over the loss of Kanakaraju, who was celebrated as a rare artist for introducing the endangered Gussadi tribal art across the country. The Chief Minister also extended his heartfelt condolences to the artist’s family members.