Nana Patekar death: Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, Jr NTR and others pay tribute to veteran actor
Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away on Thursday, prompting an outpouring of tributes from prominent Indian film stars including Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar. Colleagues remembered his intense performances and unique screen presence.
Why it matters
It marks the loss of a significant cultural figure in Indian cinema, reflecting his impact on the industry and his peers.
Tributes have started pouring in for veteran actor Nana Patekar after he passed away in the early hours of Thursday (October 8, 2026). Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, Jr NTR, Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal, Sunny Deol and others mourned Nana’s death and remembered his legacy.
Taking to X, Rajinikanth, who shared the screen with Nana in Pa. Ranjith’s Kaala (2018), wrote, “I can’t believe my dear friend Nanaji is no longer with us. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. May his soul rest in peace.”
I can't believe my dear friend Nanaji is no longer with us. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. May his soul rest in peace.
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