Cinematographer KK Senthil Kumar faced a heartbreaking loss as his wife, Roohi, passed away suddenly on the afternoon of February 15th. It is reported that Roohi, a yoga instructor developed serious health complications a few days back and Senthil Kumar took time off from his work to tend to her. She had been undergoing treatment for the last few days at KIMS Hospital in Secunderabad but breathed her last due to multiple organ failure.
Senthil Kumar and Roohi met at Bharat Thakur’s Yoga School, where she worked as a yoga teacher. Their love story culminated in marriage in 2009, and they have two sons. The news of Roohi’s passing has deeply saddened the Telugu cinema industry, and many celebrities have expressed their sympathies to Senthil Kumar. Those close to the couple have stated on social media that she was a pleasant person who always smiled and made any place she was brighten up. The final rites will happen tomorrow (February 16th) at 9 AM at Mahaprasthanam, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
Senthil Kumar, a Pune film institute alumni, though a Tamilian by birth was born and brought up in Secunderabad and gained immense popularity in Telugu cinema. He is especially renowned for his collaboration with director SS Rajamouli on most of his films including ‘Maghadheera’, ‘Eega’, “Baahubali” and “RRR”. May Roohi rest in peace