Pavala Shyamala was one of the most familiar faces of Telugu cinema, whose comedic presence in memorable character roles has largely been celebrated for adding humour to films. The veteran actress, who worked in more than 250 films, died at the age of 75 while undergoing treatment at Hyderabad’s Osmania Hospital.
Her death comes weeks after reports that Shyamala had been denied treatment at a private hospital and left stranded on the streets. The actress had many health problems and even tried to kill herself in 2025.
What was Pavala Shyamala’s cause of death?
Pavala Shyamala is said to have died in the early hours of July 28, 2026, after suffering a massive cardiac arrest while being treated at Hyderabad’s Osmania General Hospital. Her spokesperson said Shyamala had been facing severe health complications for some time. A spokesperson’s statement said:
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