Rare Family Pictures and Memories: Inside Krishnam Raju and Wife Shyamala Devi's Life
Q1: When did Krishnam Raju marry Shyamala Devi?
A1: Krishnam Raju married Shyamala Devi in 1996. This was his second marriage, following the death of his first wife, Seetha Devi, in a car accident in 1995.
Q2: How many children do Krishnam Raju and Shyamala Devi have?
A2: They have three daughters: Sai Praseedha, Sai Prakeerthi, and Sai Pradeepti. Sai Praseedha has entered film production, co-producing the 2022 film Radhe Shyam.
Q3: What is Shyamala Devi's relationship to actor Prabhas?
A3: Shyamala Devi is Prabhas’s aunt (paternal uncle's wife). Prabhas is the son of Krishnam Raju's younger brother, film producer U. Suryanarayana Raju. Following the passing of both elder brothers, Shyamala Devi remains a primary maternal figure to Prabhas.
Q4: Did Shyamala Devi take part in Krishnam Raju's political career?
A4: Yes. During Krishnam Raju's tenure as a Member of Parliament and Union Minister of State in New Delhi (1998, 2004), Shyamala managed the official residence, hosted ministerial delegations, and regularly accompanied him during parliamentary visits and state functions.